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Sample Job Search Networking Letter

Letter for Career Networking

By Alison Doyle, About.com

Sample job search networking letter for send to set up an informational interview or to obtain job search assistance by networking from a contact in your career field of interest.

Sample Job Search Networking Letter

Contact Name
Title
Company
Address
City, State, Zip

Dear Mr. Contact,

I was referred to you by Diane Smithers from XYZ company in New York. She recommended you as an excellent source of information on the communications industry.

My goal is to secure an entry-level position in communications. I would appreciate hearing your advice on career opportunities in the communications industry, on conducting an effective job search, and on how best to uncover job leads.

Thanks so much, in advance, for any insight and advice you would be willing to share. I look forward to contacting you early next week to set up a telephone informational interview. Thank you for your consideration.

Sincerely,

YourFirstName YourLastName

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