HELPFUL SCRIPTS

FOR SOON-TO-BE & RECENT COLLEGE GRADUATES

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  • Thank you for reaching out. This email hitting my inbox means one thing - I’ve graduated! It also means I’m on the hunt for a role in [insert degree / area of study].

    You can now email me at [insert email] and connect at [insert LinkedIn link - preferably a hyperlink on the phrase “LinkedIn here”].
    Talk to you soon.

    {Your Name]

  • Hi [Insert First Name],

    As I prepare for graduation and job search, I am looking to elevate my LinkedIn profile. With your specific insight into my [add one to two specific items such “passion for X” or “commitment to Y” or “heightened capacity for…” etc], it would be such an honor for you to say a few words.


    Thank you in advance.
    [Your Name]

  • Hi [Insert Their Name],

    Thank you for reaching out. This position sounds interesting. Before we schedule a call, could you tell me more about the position, including:

    • A job description and key responsibilities

    • Company name and brief overview

    • Whether this is a direct hire or contract role

    Valuing both your and my time this will help me understand if the role is minimally aligned.

    Thank you, [Insert Their Name]

    [Your Name]

  • Email Subject: Request for Recommendation for [Your Name]

    Hello [Insert Name]:

    I hope you are doing well. [Sentence to jog their memory of who you are if needed such as - I was in your Advanced Research class presenting on the Migratory Patterns of Geese in 2025]. My job search has been going well and I have seen a lot of roles that match what I am looking for.

    I am in the final round of interviews for [job title] at [company] - I have attached the job description. In the next phase I need to provide 3 professional references. I am reaching out to see if you would be willing to be one of these recommendations. Your insight into X and Y [list two things about yourself / your qualifications that are directly relevant to the position] which I’d like to showcase more clearly to the employer.

    If you are open to this request, the recommendation will be completed by [provide the instructions] and needs to be completed by [give date if you know it.]

    I appreciate your time and attention to this. Thank you in advance.

    Sincerely,

    [Your Name]