Networking Email Templates

Hi {{first_name}},

I've been studying [[company]]'s [[specific product, content, or public work]] and I have a concrete idea for how I could contribute as an intern.

[[2-3 sentences describing a specific project idea, analysis, or contribution you could make, grounded in their actual product or content. Not vague. Something they could picture.]].

I'm a [[year/program]] student at [[school]] with experience in [[relevant skill]]. If this kind of work is useful to your team, I'd love to talk about making it happen for [[season/year]].

[[Your name]]

Hi {{first_name}},

I reached out last week about a potential internship on your team. Since then, I [[one new development: completed a relevant project, published something, learned something new that connects to their work]].

I'm still very interested in [[company]] and would value even a 15-minute conversation. If the timing isn't right for interns, I completely understand.

[[Your name]]

Hi {{first_name}},

[[Professor or contact name]] suggested I reach out to your team about a potential internship. I'm a [[year/program]] student at [[school]] focusing on [[area]], and [[professor/contact]] thought my work on [[specific project]] would be relevant to what [[company]] is building.

I'd welcome even a brief conversation to learn more about your team and share what I've been working on.

[[Your name]]

Hi {{first_name}},

I saw that [[company]] recently [[specific trigger: shipped a feature, launched a campaign, published research, expanded a team]]. The work your team is doing in [[specific area]] is exactly the kind of problem I want to work on.

I'm a [[year/program]] student at [[school]] with experience in [[relevant skill]]. My most relevant project: [[1 sentence describing a project and the outcome]].

I'd love to contribute to [[specific area of their work]]. Is your team considering interns for [[season/year]]?

[[Your name]]

Hi {{first_name}},

I'm not sure whether [[company]] is currently taking interns, but I wanted to write in case the timing works out.

I'm a [[year]] [[major]] student at [[school]]. Over the past [[timeframe]], I've been working on [[specific project with brief result or detail]]. That experience connects directly to [[their product area or team focus]].

I'd bring [[specific skill or capability]] and would contribute to [[specific type of work]] on your team. Would you be open to a short conversation?

[[Your name]]

Hi {{first_name}},

I'm [[your name]], a [[year/program]] student at [[school]] studying [[major]]. I've been following [[company]]'s work on [[specific product, project, or initiative]], and I'd like to explore whether your team takes interns.

I've been building [[specific project or relevant work]] in [[technology or skill area]], and I think that work could apply directly to [[their team or product area]].

I'm looking for a [[season]] [[year]] internship. Would a brief conversation make sense?

[[Your name]]

Hi {{first_name}},

Noticed you just hit [[specific milestone: work anniversary, years in role, career milestone]]. That's worth acknowledging. What you've built during that time, especially [[specific contribution or project you know about]], has been impressive to watch.

Hope you're taking a moment to appreciate it.

[[Your name]]

Hi {{first_name}},

Saw your news about [[specific achievement]] and wanted to send a quick note. We haven't spoken in a while, and this felt like the right moment to reach out.

On my end, I've been [[1-2 sentence career update]]. Would be great to catch up properly sometime if you're up for it.

Congratulations again. Well deserved.

[[Your name]]

Hi {{first_name}},

I came across your [[specific content: article, conference talk, podcast interview, LinkedIn post]] on [[topic]]. The point you made about [[specific insight]] was particularly sharp. [[One sentence on why it resonated or how it connected to your own experience]].

Just wanted to send a note. Keep putting that kind of work out there.

[[Your name]]

Hi {{first_name}},

Saw the announcement about [[specific company milestone: funding round, product launch, acquisition, revenue milestone]]. Congratulations to you and the team. [[One sentence about why this is impressive or why it resonated: e.g., "Building to this point in [timeframe] says a lot about the team you've put together"]].

Rooting for what's next.

[[Your name]]

Hi {{first_name}},

Just saw you've joined [[company]] as [[their new role]]. Congratulations. With your background in [[specific area they're known for]], I think you're going to do great things there.

Would love to hear how it's going once you're settled in.

[[Your name]]

Hi {{first_name}},

Saw the news about [[specific achievement: promotion, new role, award]]. Congratulations. Given the work you led on [[specific project or area]], this makes complete sense.

Hope things are going well. Well deserved.

[[Your name]]