the art of email

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The Art of Email

Brought to you by: Bates Career Development Center

+What we’re going to cover:

ORGANIZE

REACH OUT

THANK YOU

FOLLOW UP

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ORGANIZE

the empty inbox lifestyle

+REACH OUT how do you find these people?

+REACH OUT what to cover for alumni

  Who you are   How you are connected: Go Bobcats!

  Why you are writing   What you want: information!

  You are NOT asking for a job

  You are NOT sending them your resume at this time

  Subject!

  Thank you   …in advance

+REACH OUT example

Hi Wentworth,

The Bates Career Development Center told me to contact you if I want a job in finance. It would be really cool to meet up sometime to talk about your work. Let me know when I can drop by your office!

From,

George

Dear Mr. Adams,

I hope this message finds you well. My name is George Smith and I am currently a senior at Bates College. I am majoring in mathematics and interested in pursuing a career in finance.

As I was conducting research on Bates alumni that work at ______________, I came across your profile. I would be grateful for a chance to speak with you to learn more about your work there. Please let me know when you might be available in the coming weeks. Thank you in advance for considering this request.

Sincerely,

George Smith

+THANK YOU ASAP after interviews/informationals/meetings

+THANK YOU

  Thank them for their time

  Mention specifics

  Be original (don’t copy and paste!)

  The future?

+THANK YOU example Dear Wentworth,

Thank you so much for taking the time to meet with me. It was great to hear about all the incredible work you are doing and how your background in economics and mathematics at Bates transferred to your time at ____________.

Thank you again and I look forward to submitting my internship application. I will certainly be in touch if any further questions arise.

Sincerely,

George Smith

+FOLLOW UP

  When:   If you haven’t heard back…

  1 week after an interview

  2 weeks after applying

  What:   Thank you (…again)

  Why you’re following up—demonstrate further interest

  Give, don’t just take

  **What can you contribute?

+FOLLOW UP

Dear Mr. Page,

Thank you again for the opportunity to interview with your firm. It was a very informative experience I and enjoyed being able to express my interest in the position.

If there are any additional materials I can provide at this time, such as references, please let me know and I will be happy to send them along.

Sincerely,

John Bertram

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QUESTIONS?

THANK YOU!