You mention to a friend that you are looking for a new job and they say "ooh, you should talk to this person. Here is their email." What on earth do you say to them?
Here is a good template email to use.
TO: FRIEND-OF-FRIEND
CC: FRIEND
SUBJECT: FRIEND suggested I contact you
Good afternoon,
I hope this email finds you well.
As you may know, my current position recently came to an end and I am in search of a new AREA role.
I would describe myself as SUMMARY and my experience includes AREA, AREA, AREA and AREA.
I have attached a copy of my current resume and my LinkedIn profile is also up-to-date: linkedin.com/in/YOURNAME.
FRIEND described you as a great person to talk to. Could we meet for coffee next week?
I can be best reached by email at EMAIL.
Best regards,
NAME
SUBJECT: FRIEND suggested I contact you
Good afternoon,
I hope this email finds you well.
As you may know, my current position recently came to an end and I am in search of a new AREA role.
I would describe myself as SUMMARY and my experience includes AREA, AREA, AREA and AREA.
I have attached a copy of my current resume and my LinkedIn profile is also up-to-date: linkedin.com/in/YOURNAME.
FRIEND described you as a great person to talk to. Could we meet for coffee next week?
I can be best reached by email at EMAIL.
Best regards,
NAME
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