Step 7: Contacting
I will take the initiative and contact the people and companies I identified and researched in steps 5 and 6.
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Remember, before you reach out to connect with anyone, understand your purpose for contact. For example, are you:
- Looking for a name to address application to?
- Asking for informational interview?
- Inquiring about job opportunities?
Part 2: Fill in the blanks in the template below, so you can be prepared when reaching out to contacts.
Good Afternoon __________________. My name is __________________, and I am a second year ______________________(name of program) student at Fanshawe College. I have been researching companies in _______________________industry and came across your website. I am ___________________________________(impressed/interested/your choice of verb) by ______________________ (something you’ve discovered in your research about the company). (Here is where you insert your purpose for contacting) ______________________________
Connect with your Career Services Consultant if you would like help preparing or practicing what you will say before contacting anyone.
