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4. Explain how you’re connected to the person you’re approaching. As in, “I used to work as an account manager at the XYZ firm with your daughter.” Or, “I was a student in your econ 403 course.”

5. Briefly explain your situation. Be positive. Instead of saying “I was fired from my job for gross misconduct, so now I’m looking for work,” try, “I recently lost my accounting position and I’m looking for a way back into the industry.” Or, “I’m making the transition from accounting to marketing, and I’m in the process of exploring my options.”

6. Let the person know what you’d like them to do. Keep this part as simple as possible, and frame spain phone number library your statement as a request for advice rather than leads or recommendations. People love giving advice, but handing out leads and offers might be too big of a request. Asking for help is always clean, professional, aboveboard and flattering. A request for anything more burdensome runs a higher risk of being ignored. After you’ve made your request, attach no strings and set no timelines for a response.

7. End your letter on a note of thanks, even if the person hasn’t done anything for you yet. And leave them with no sense of coercion, pressure, or personal urgency. Your next move: Receiving their job search advice, and putting that advice to use.