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Grace
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What are the best ways to write a cold email?
How successful is this method for reaching out about job opportunities? What factors can improve the chances of getting a response or an interview through cold emailing?
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Theophilus Mensah
Entrepreneur
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Grambling, Louisiana
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Hey Grace!
I love to see this. I’m glad you’re interested in cold emailing as a strategy for networking and job opportunities. I am very good at cold messaging, especially via LinkedIn and I have found it very effective in connecting with professionals from big companies, helping me build a valuable network.
Let me share a few tips with you that works for me on LinkedIn
1. Greeting and Intro: Respectfully greet the recipient. Briefly introduce yourself (name, current role, and relevant academic or career details).
2. Interest in Company: Express genuine interest in their company or role, mentioning a specific aspect you admire. You can say, I have been following Abc for X years now and I admire……..
3. Relevant Experience: Summarize relevant experience that demonstrates skills like leadership or initiative. Give them a need to reply to your message or offer help.
4. Goal and Enthusiasm: Share why you’re reaching out, your excitement to learn, and your interest in contributing.
5. Request for Advice: Politely ask if they could offer advice or insights on aligning your experiences with the company’s goals. This shows that you are willing to learn.
6. Mention Resume (If Relevant): State that you’ve attached your resume (if appropriate) and would appreciate any feedback.
7. Thank and Close: Thank them for their time, express hope to connect, and provide your contact info.
Attach a link of your resume to the message and send it. After that, send the file document of your resume after sending them the message Via LinkedIn. They would be curious to see what's in the attached document and so they will open your message.
I love to see this. I’m glad you’re interested in cold emailing as a strategy for networking and job opportunities. I am very good at cold messaging, especially via LinkedIn and I have found it very effective in connecting with professionals from big companies, helping me build a valuable network.
Let me share a few tips with you that works for me on LinkedIn
1. Greeting and Intro: Respectfully greet the recipient. Briefly introduce yourself (name, current role, and relevant academic or career details).
2. Interest in Company: Express genuine interest in their company or role, mentioning a specific aspect you admire. You can say, I have been following Abc for X years now and I admire……..
3. Relevant Experience: Summarize relevant experience that demonstrates skills like leadership or initiative. Give them a need to reply to your message or offer help.
4. Goal and Enthusiasm: Share why you’re reaching out, your excitement to learn, and your interest in contributing.
5. Request for Advice: Politely ask if they could offer advice or insights on aligning your experiences with the company’s goals. This shows that you are willing to learn.
6. Mention Resume (If Relevant): State that you’ve attached your resume (if appropriate) and would appreciate any feedback.
7. Thank and Close: Thank them for their time, express hope to connect, and provide your contact info.
Attach a link of your resume to the message and send it. After that, send the file document of your resume after sending them the message Via LinkedIn. They would be curious to see what's in the attached document and so they will open your message.
Lindsay Hill
Human Resources
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Santa Clara, California
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Lindsay’s Answer
Cold emailing can be tricky, but I would highly recommend leveraging AI tools to make sure your communications are polished. Try taking the job description for the role and integrating your unique resume/ story to answer the prompt.
Michael W
Sr. Technical Program Manager
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New York, New York
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Michael’s Answer
Shoot your shot!
You're going to get a lot of "No"s before you get your "Yes", so don't get discouraged, cast a wide net, and go for it!
I would also recommend that you spend your time researching the person that you are reaching out to. A personal touch that resonates with the recipient is almost necessary to be successful in hearing back. If you notice the person likes to fish because you saw it on their social media or they just read a book that you really like because they posted about it on LinkedIn, bring those personal touches to your outreach to better your chances.
Shoot your shot -- you go this!
You're going to get a lot of "No"s before you get your "Yes", so don't get discouraged, cast a wide net, and go for it!
I would also recommend that you spend your time researching the person that you are reaching out to. A personal touch that resonates with the recipient is almost necessary to be successful in hearing back. If you notice the person likes to fish because you saw it on their social media or they just read a book that you really like because they posted about it on LinkedIn, bring those personal touches to your outreach to better your chances.
Shoot your shot -- you go this!
Beverly Schott
Academic coaching, advising and teaching
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Canton, Connecticut
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Beverly’s Answer
Cold emailing is tough so I suggest you have a friend or teacher/colleague review your email before sending it. Also, there are etiquette or netiquette websites that will help you to refine your responses. Try searching Emily Post for etiquette pointers.