LinkedIn Request Samples
Informational Interview Request Sample Text
Dear Ms. Smith,
I am a currently a Gies College of Business student at the University of Illinois and am exploring accounting as a possible major. One of my goals is to conduct informational interviews with alumni who are in occupations that I am considering. When I came across your profile on LinkedIn, I was excited to see how you were using your accounting degree as an International Tax Partner at PWC. I would love to learn more about your career as a tax accountant, particularly because of my interest in international practice. I would like to arrange a brief 15-20 minute phone or video call in the near future.
I know that you are very busy, so I will follow up with you next week if I do not hear from you.
Thank you!
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LinkedIn Request Sample Text
Someone You've Never Met: Whether a professional from a LinkedIn Group, someone you admire, recruiter, or alumni, finding common ground should be your primary goal. Get their attention and quickly validate yourself.
Dear (insert name),
I am a current student at the University of Illinois and I have been reading your blog on LInkedIn for six months and really appreciate the insights you share. I would love to spend twenty minutes hearing how you got started and learn more about where your career is headed. Please let me know if you would be willing to chat.
Thank you, —(Insert name)
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Recruiter that You've Never Met-
Dear (insert name),
I am a current student at the University of Illinois and will be graduating in May. I am very interested in your Supply Chain position. I have had experience leading a team as intern last summer at Coyote Logistics. I'd love to connect and learn more about the opportunity at your company.
Thank you, —(Insert name)
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Someone from Your Past: Even if you worked together previously, this contact might not remember you right away. Therefore, stress the capacity in which you worked together.
Dear (insert name)
I enjoyed working with you as an intern at (insert company) last summer. In fact, I still use some of the Excel workarounds you taught our team! If you are free sometime in the next month, I would love to hear more about your role at (insert company) since this is a career path that I'd like to explore.
Best, —(Insert your name)
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Someone You Know: Even close acquaintances appreciate positive vibes. When connecting with current or former friends/co-workers/classmates, compliment them on projects, interests, or strengths.
Hi (insert name),
It was great to work together last year on (project name), you were such a great project manager, I learned so much from you! Congratulations on your new role at (company name). I'm thinking about taking my career the same direction. I'd love to catch up and learn more about your role.
Best, —(Insert your name)
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A friend of a friend
Hi (insert name),
My close friend, Elli Stevens suggested that I reach out to you. She interned at your company last summer and raved about your leadership skills. I'm a current sophomore at U of I and am interested learning more about career paths in brand management. I'd love to speak with you about your career.
Best, —(Insert your name)
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Someone You Met at an Event
Hi (insert name),
I really enjoyed the recent Gies CEO event that you participated in as a panelist. I'd love to connect and learn more about how you decided to work as Consultant for PwC.
Thanks, (Your name)