How do I contact an Alumni?
Here’s some advice if you’d like to contact an Alumni:
DOs:
- Be informal and personalize your email
- Confirm the Directory information
- Be precise in your request
- Always send a thank you email and keep the other person informed
- Send a follow-up email
- Use personal email accounts
DON’Ts:
- Don’t send emails to several people
- Don’t make your first contact by telephone and don’t include your CV
- Don’t immediately ask if any employment, internship, or work/study positions are available in the company of an Alumni
- Avoid responding hastily
Sample email:
- Hello Ms, Mr XXX
- My name is (surname, first name, graduating class…)
- I’d like to discuss a graduate’s experience
- Explain your approach
- Ask 2 – 3 clear questions
- Call to action
- Thank the person
- Signature
- Contact information