Networking Email Templates
Professional templates for career networking
1. Informational Interview Request
Use this when reaching out to professionals to learn about their career path.
Subject Line
CSUSM Kinesiology Student Seeking Career Insights
Email Body
Dear
Mr./Ms. Last Name,
My name is
Your Name, and I'm a
senior/junior Kinesiology student at Cal State San Marcos. I found your profile on
LinkedIn/company website and was impressed by your experience in
specific area.
I'm very interested in pursuing a career in
specific field, and I would greatly appreciate the opportunity to learn from your experience. Would you be available for a brief 15-20 minute phone call or coffee chat in the coming weeks?
I'm flexible with timing and happy to work around your schedule. Thank you for considering my request—I understand you're busy, and I genuinely appreciate any time you could spare.
Best regards,
Your Name
Your Phone
Your LinkedIn URL
Key Points: Be specific about why you're reaching out to THEM. Keep it short. Make it easy to say yes by offering flexibility.
2. LinkedIn Connection Request
Always personalize your connection requests.
Connection Message
Hi
First Name,
I'm a Kinesiology student at CSUSM interested in
their field/company. I noticed
something specific about their profile and would love to connect and learn more about your career path.
Thank you!
Your Name
3. Post-Informational Interview Thank You
Send within 24 hours of your conversation.
Subject Line
Thank You for Your Time Today
Email Body
Dear
Mr./Ms. Last Name,
Thank you so much for taking the time to speak with me today. I really appreciated learning about
specific insight they shared.
Your advice about
specific recommendation was particularly helpful, and I plan to
action you'll take based on their advice.
I'll definitely
follow up action if applicable—apply to that position, check out that resource, etc.. Thank you again for your generosity with your time and insights.
Best regards,
Your Name
4. Post-Interview Thank You
Send within 24 hours after a job interview.
Subject Line
Thank You –
Position Title Interview
Email Body
Dear
Interviewer's Name,
Thank you for taking the time to meet with me today to discuss the
Position Title role at
Company Name. I enjoyed learning more about the position and your team.
Our conversation reinforced my enthusiasm for the opportunity. I was particularly excited to hear about
something specific discussed. I'm confident that my experience in
relevant skill/experience would allow me to contribute meaningfully to your team.
Please don't hesitate to reach out if you need any additional information. I look forward to hearing from you about next steps.
Thank you again for your consideration.
Best regards,
Your Name
Your Phone
5. Follow-Up After No Response
Wait 5-7 business days before sending a follow-up.
Subject Line
Following Up –
Original Subject
Email Body
Dear
Mr./Ms. Last Name,
I hope this message finds you well. I wanted to follow up on my email from
date regarding
original request.
I understand you're busy, and I wanted to reiterate my interest in
connecting/the position/learning more. If now isn't a good time, I'd be happy to reconnect at a later date.
Thank you for your time.
Best regards,
Your Name
6. Asking for a Referral
When you have an established relationship with someone at a company.
Subject Line
Quick Question About
Company Name
Email Body
Hi
First Name,
I hope you're doing well! I noticed that
Company Name has an opening for a
Position Title, and I'm very interested in applying.
Given your experience there, I wanted to ask: would you be comfortable providing a referral for my application? I've attached my resume for reference. If you'd like to chat first to learn more about my background, I'm happy to set up a quick call.
I completely understand if you're not able to—no pressure at all. Either way, I appreciate you considering it.
Thanks so much,
Your Name
General Email Tips:
- Keep emails under 200 words when possible
- Use a professional email address
- Proofread carefully before sending
- Send during business hours (Tuesday-Thursday mornings are best)
- Include a clear call to action