Examples of Reaching Out

  • Hi [Interviewee’s Name], My name is [Your Name], and I'm a recent college graduate exploring careers in [Industry/Field]. I came across your profile on LinkedIn and was impressed by your experience in [specific area]. I'm hoping to gain some insight into the industry, and I would love to chat with you about your experience. I understand your time is valuable, so I would be happy to work around your schedule. Would you be available for a 20-30 minute phone call next week? I'm also happy to meet in person if that's more convenient. Thank you for your consideration, and I look forward to hearing from you. Best, [Your Name] 
  • Hi [Interviewee’s Name], My name is [Your Name], and I'm a [college student/professional] interested in [Industry/Field]. I found your name through [source], and I was excited to see your work in [specific area]. I would love to hear more about your experiences and insights. If you have 30 minutes to spare, I would be honored to speak with you over the phone. Please let me know if that's possible, and if not, I'm happy to work around your schedule to find a time that works best for you. Thank you so much for your time and consideration, and I hope to hear from you soon. Sincerely, [Your Name] 
  • Hi [Interviewee’s Name], My name is [Your Name], and I'm reaching out because I'm interested in learning more about [Industry/Field]. Your background and experience in [specific area] caught my attention, and I would love to hear your insights and perspective on the industry. I'm wondering if you might have time for a brief conversation over coffee or a phone call. I'm available [days/times], and I'm happy to work around your schedule. Thank you so much for considering my request, and I look forward to hearing from you. Best regards, [Your Name] 

 

  • Subject: Informational interview request 
  • Dear [Name],My name is [Your Name], and I'm a [your field/major] student at [your school]. I'm interested in learning more about [specific topic/industry/profession], and I was hoping to set up a brief informational interview with you to hear more about your experiences and insights. Would you be available for a 20-30 minute call next week? Thank you for your time and consideration. Best regards, [Your Name] 

 

  • Subject: Request for informational interview - mutual interest in [specific topic/industry/profession] 
  • Dear [Name], I came across your profile on [LinkedIn/your organization's website/etc.] and was really impressed by your work in [specific topic/industry/profession]. As a fellow [specific topic/industry/profession] enthusiast, I would be grateful for the opportunity to connect with you and learn more about your experiences and insights in the field. I'm a [your field/major] student at [your school], and I was hoping to set up a brief informational interview with you. Would you be available for a 20-30 minute call next week? Thank you for your time and consideration. Best regards, [Your Name] 

 

  • Subject: Request for informational interview - seeking your insights 
  • Dear [Name], My name is [Your Name], and I'm a [your field/major] student at [your school]. I've been following your work in [specific topic/industry/profession] and have been really impressed by your accomplishments and expertise. I'm interested in learning more about your experiences and insights in the field, and I was hoping to set up a brief informational interview with you. In exchange for your time and advice, I'd be happy to share any relevant research, insights, or connections that I've come across in my own studies and networking. Would you be available for a 20-30 minute call next week? I'd love to hear your thoughts and perspectives. Thank you for your time and consideration. Best regards, [Your Name] 

 

  • Subject: Request for an Informational Interview 
  • Dear [Name], My name is [Your Name], and I'm currently a [year/program/major] at [University/College]. I came across your profile on [LinkedIn/other professional platform], and I was impressed by your work in [specific industry/field].I would be very interested in learning more about your experiences and insights in this field, and I was wondering if you would be open to meeting with me for an informational interview. I would greatly appreciate any advice or guidance you can offer as I navigate my own career path. If you are available for a brief meeting, I am very flexible in terms of scheduling and can accommodate your availability. Please let me know if this is something you would be willing to do, and we can work out the details. Thank you very much for your time and consideration, and I look forward to hearing from you soon. Best regards, [Your Name] 

 

  • Subject: Informational Interview Request Follow Up 
  • Dear [Interviewee’s Name], I hope you are doing well. I recently sent you an email requesting an informational interview to learn more about your experience in [industry/field], but I wanted to follow up and see if it is something that you would be interested in. I'm particularly interested in your perspective on [specific topic/question related to their field] and would love to hear your insights. Please let me know if you have any availability for a brief phone call or virtual meeting in the next few weeks. I appreciate your consideration and look forward to hearing back from you. Thank you, [Your name] 
  • Hi [Interviewee’s Name], My name is [Your Name], and I'm a recent college graduate exploring careers in [Industry/Field]. I came across your profile on LinkedIn and was impressed by your experience in [specific area]. I'm hoping to gain some insight into the industry, and I would love to chat with you about your experience. I understand your time is valuable, so I would be happy to work around your schedule. Would you be available for a 20-30 minute phone call next week? I'm also happy to meet in person if that's more convenient. Thank you for your consideration, and I look forward to hearing from you. Best, [Your Name] 
  • Hi [Interviewee’s Name], My name is [Your Name], and I'm a [college student/professional] interested in [Industry/Field]. I found your name through [source], and I was excited to see your work in [specific area]. I would love to hear more about your experiences and insights. If you have 30 minutes to spare, I would be honored to speak with you over the phone. Please let me know if that's possible, and if not, I'm happy to work around your schedule to find a time that works best for you. Thank you so much for your time and consideration, and I hope to hear from you soon. Sincerely, [Your Name] 
  • Hi [Interviewee’s Name], My name is [Your Name], and I'm reaching out because I'm interested in learning more about [Industry/Field]. Your background and experience in [specific area] caught my attention, and I would love to hear your insights and perspective on the industry. I'm wondering if you might have time for a brief conversation over coffee or a phone call. I'm available [days/times], and I'm happy to work around your schedule. Thank you so much for considering my request, and I look forward to hearing from you. Best regards, [Your Name] 

 

  • Subject: Informational interview request 
  • Dear [Name],My name is [Your Name], and I'm a [your field/major] student at [your school]. I'm interested in learning more about [specific topic/industry/profession], and I was hoping to set up a brief informational interview with you to hear more about your experiences and insights. Would you be available for a 20-30 minute call next week? Thank you for your time and consideration. Best regards, [Your Name] 

 

  • Subject: Request for informational interview - mutual interest in [specific topic/industry/profession] 
  • Dear [Name], I came across your profile on [LinkedIn/your organization's website/etc.] and was really impressed by your work in [specific topic/industry/profession]. As a fellow [specific topic/industry/profession] enthusiast, I would be grateful for the opportunity to connect with you and learn more about your experiences and insights in the field. I'm a [your field/major] student at [your school], and I was hoping to set up a brief informational interview with you. Would you be available for a 20-30 minute call next week? Thank you for your time and consideration. Best regards, [Your Name] 

 

  • Subject: Request for informational interview - seeking your insights 
  • Dear [Name], My name is [Your Name], and I'm a [your field/major] student at [your school]. I've been following your work in [specific topic/industry/profession] and have been really impressed by your accomplishments and expertise. I'm interested in learning more about your experiences and insights in the field, and I was hoping to set up a brief informational interview with you. In exchange for your time and advice, I'd be happy to share any relevant research, insights, or connections that I've come across in my own studies and networking. Would you be available for a 20-30 minute call next week? I'd love to hear your thoughts and perspectives. Thank you for your time and consideration. Best regards, [Your Name] 

 

  • Subject: Request for an Informational Interview 
  • Dear [Name], My name is [Your Name], and I'm currently a [year/program/major] at [University/College]. I came across your profile on [LinkedIn/other professional platform], and I was impressed by your work in [specific industry/field].I would be very interested in learning more about your experiences and insights in this field, and I was wondering if you would be open to meeting with me for an informational interview. I would greatly appreciate any advice or guidance you can offer as I navigate my own career path. If you are available for a brief meeting, I am very flexible in terms of scheduling and can accommodate your availability. Please let me know if this is something you would be willing to do, and we can work out the details. Thank you very much for your time and consideration, and I look forward to hearing from you soon. Best regards, [Your Name] 

 

  • Subject: Informational Interview Request Follow Up 
  • Dear [Interviewee’s Name], I hope you are doing well. I recently sent you an email requesting an informational interview to learn more about your experience in [industry/field], but I wanted to follow up and see if it is something that you would be interested in. I'm particularly interested in your perspective on [specific topic/question related to their field] and would love to hear your insights. Please let me know if you have any availability for a brief phone call or virtual meeting in the next few weeks. I appreciate your consideration and look forward to hearing back from you. Thank you, [Your name]