Make an Outreach Request – Examples

Steve Dalton’s 6-point email, from the Two Hour Job Search, is one example of an outreach method to industry professionals. Here are other examples of outreach messages you might find helpful as a starting point:

  • LinkedIn Connection Requests & Messages As you connect with people on LinkedIn remember it is vital to add a connection note. Not sure how to do it? Check out this LinkedIn tutorial. Use this guide to writing an introductory request message that includes three elements: who you are, why you’re introducing yourself to them, and what you’re asking for. This article from resume worded has some templates for your LinkedIn messages. 
  • Emails Review the key findings from this study on email outreach to learn some tips you can incorporate into your cold email outreach.
  • Outreach through Twitter – HashtagChats! This is a different approach to outreach, but if this approach gives you energy give it a try! Learn more about HashtagChats and how you can connect with industry thought leaders through this article from The Muse. 

This post is part of Season for Connection 2021, a winter break initiative focused on how to conduct outreach and connect with professionals in a way that gets results. View the launch post here to see all articles compiled in an Outreach Guide.

By Erin Carlini (she/her)
Erin Carlini (she/her) Assistant Director, Engineering Master's Career Services & Professional Development