Leverage Your Alumni Network
Alumni are 3x more likely to respond to outreach than strangers.
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Example Prompt
Write an outreach message to a fellow [UNIVERSITY] alum who works at [COMPANY] as a [THEIR ROLE]. I found them via [LINKEDIN/ALUMNI DIRECTORY]. I'm seeking [JOB/ADVICE/REFERRAL] for [TARGET ROLE]. Lead with our shared connection and be specific about my ask. My background: [MAJOR AND GRAD YEAR]. Their background if known: [THEIR GRAD YEAR/ACTIVITIES]. Keep it warm but professional.
Pro Tip
Reference shared experiences like campus activities professors or traditions to build rapport
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