Email templates to grow your network (Free!)

Take the awkward out of networking with these easy-to-use templates.

If you’re not networking on LinkedIn, you should be.

It is a critical component of any job search.

Heck, even if you aren’t currently looking for employment, you should still do it…

Why?

Because the more people you meet and engage with,

the bigger your circle grows,

which leads to more eyes on your profile,

which then leads to more conversations,

which then leads to opportunities that wouldn’t have happened otherwise,

and so on and so forth,

Amen.

As important as networking is, it does not come easily for everyone.

For some people, it may bring about nerves or anxiety, confusion about

what to say or how to appropriately engage with a potential connection, etc.

Well, rest assured as we’re here today to help!

We’re sharing three networking templates that you can use immediately.

Each script covers different yet key areas of networking:

—> alerting your network of your job search,

—> reaching out to recruiters about jobs you’ve applied to,

—> and requests to connect on LinkedIn.

So, without further ado, here are three templates for you to steal!

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Alerting your network of your job search

Hi Friends,

I hope this message finds you well!  As you may (or may not) know, I have decided to [brief statement describing the direction you are taking your career].

As I begin my job search, I would appreciate it if you could keep an eye out for people I should connect with or open positions that might be a fit for me.  I’ve included my Professional Summary below that you are welcome to share with your network. Thank you in advance for your consideration, and I am happy to support you in any way I can.

Sincerely,

[Your Full Name]

[Email and phone]

[LinkedIn profile URL]

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[Your Name] Professional Summary

With [# years’] experience in [list your top 3 skills or areas of expertise and industry], I am seeking [job titles and levels of roles you are seeking, company names, full or part-time, location/remote/hybrid].   I am passionate about [state what your passion is and make sure it is relevant to the jobs you are targeting] and in my career I have [mention 1 or 2 relevant-to-the-job accomplishments here].

Please feel free to share this email with individuals or companies in your network who are hiring.  Thank you for your consideration.

Sincerely,

[Your Full Name]

[Email and phone]

[LinkedIn profile URL]

[Your website or links to other media]

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Reaching out to a recruiter about a job you’ve applied to

Hi [Recruiter Name],

I have applied online to the [Job Title, Position # (if applicable)] with [Company Name]. My research on LinkedIn led me to your profile as I see you hire professionals in [specific field/industry]. 

I am a [your current or most recent job title] with [# years’] experience in [current industry, top 3 areas of expertise or skills]. You can visit my LinkedIn page (link in the email signature) or review my attached [attach a pdf of your resume] to learn more.

Thank you for your time and I appreciate your consideration.

Sincerely,

[Your Full Name]

[Email and Phone]

[Website, portfolio, or additional media – optional]

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Requesting a LinkedIn connection

Hi [Person’s Name],

My name is [Your Name].  I see that we have several mutual connections, and I am reaching out to invite you to connect.  I enjoy expanding my network with engaging and interesting professionals in this space, and I would welcome the opportunity to learn more about you and your work.

Thank you for your consideration! Have a wonderful day.

Sincerely,

[Your Name]

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This week’s #hirethishuman is Elizabeth Batchelor!

Check out her career slide deck here: Featured Job Seeker: Elizabeth Batchelor

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Words to inspire:

“All glory comes from daring to begin." - Eugene F. Ware