To FIRST LAST, 

ADDRESS

25 November 2024

 

Dear FIRST,

It has been a while since you left ACCOUNT_JOB_COMPANY and we have not caught up since. [I am sorry that I wasn’t able to make our previous dates a couple months back. It would be really nice to catch up.] How are things recently? I have heard from [mutual friend] that you are really enjoying your new job at COMPANY and I am very happy for you. 

I am thinking about a career change myself and I recently came across an interesting position at COMPANY. Although it is in a different department from yours, I was wondering if you could kindly [introduce me to the hiring manager for the position] / [let me know if there is anything I need to know about applying for this position]. [You seem to be very happy there, and I would be interested in hearing more about your experience and general feelings on COMPANY and its culture.] 

[I have included a draft email if it is easier for you (please feel free to make any edits). I’ve also attached my CV for your information.]

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