These Free Email Templates Could Change Your Career

These Free Email Templates Could Change Your CareerThese Free Email Templates Could Change Your CareerThese Free Email Templates Could Change Your CareerUsing the right schmelzglas template can make all the difference.Once Tyler Oates pressed Send, he may have changed notlage just his life, but the lives of thousands of people.According to the Charlotte Observer, the 30-year-old sent an email to his boss, Wells Fargo CEO John Stumpf, and asked for a $10,000 raise for himself and the other 250,000+ employees at the bank. But wait, theres more Oates cced 200,000 coworkers on the message.From Oates email, which appeared on RedditBy giving everyone a raise, Wells Fargo will show the rest of the United States, if not the world that, yes big corporations can have a heart other than philanthropic endeavors.I know what youre thinking Wow, that guy has guts. Also, hes definitely fired.Actually, at the time this article welches written, 10 days after the now-infamous email was sent, Oates sti ll had his job at a Wells Fargo office in Oregon. And who knows? Maybe Wells Fargo execs are sitting around right now talking about ways to better the lives of their employees.A single email can change everything. Thats why the three free email templates below could place your career in a new direction if, of course, you have the courage to press Send.1. How to follow up with an employer you met at a job fairSubject line Follow up, Your Name from the specific partieenname of the Job FairHi Mr./Ms. Last Name,It was great to meet you earlier today at the specific name of the Job Fair.After we spoke, I did more research on Company Name. I find the work you do interesting, particularly the one or two projects listed on the website use specific details and prove you studied the company.Then, ask a follow-up question about the work the company does. For instance, Do you feel the West Coast offers the biggest chance for growth?I have attached my resume to this email so you have an online copy.Please let me know if we can talk by phone. I want to learn more about the company, and how I can be an asset to your team.Thanks again,Your NameNoteA recruiter could meet hundreds of people at a job fair. How many will send an email once the fair is over? Very few.If you want to stand out, send a thoughtful message.RelatedHeres Why Networking Is Important to Your Succcess2. How to write an alum from your school about a networking meetingSubject line College Namestudent or alumneeds your adviceHi Mr./Ms. Last Name,My name is Your Name, and I am a year in school or recent grad from University Name.I explain how you obtained the persons email address. For instance, found your email address in the universitys alumni database.I am interested in the specific industry field and see thats the kind of work you do. I would like to learn more about your experience with name a specific company or project the person lists on LinkedIn or a company website you find compelling, and then one l ine about why you find it compelling. I would also appreciate your advice as I navigate the job market.Please let me know if you have time for a short phone call.Thanks so much,Your NameNoteAn alumni database is a treasure trove of networking opportunities. Start the conversation with an alum, and see where it takes you.3. How to write someone you met at a networking event who might connect you to a jobSubject line Follow up, Your Name from the specific name of the Job FairHi Mr./Ms. Last Name,It was great to meet you earlier today/yesterday/last night at the specific name of the networking event. I enjoyed our conversation about reference a specific part of your discussion prove you paid attention and remembered small details.After I left, I did more research on either the persons company, or a company the person can connect you to. I am interested in the company and especially its reference a recent project from the company website, and why you find it notable. Thats the kind of w ork I would like to do.I have attached a copy of my resume to this email. Please let me know if youre able to pass it along to the right person, or if you want to give me an email address of a contact, as I am happy to handle the introduction myself.Thanks again,Your NameNote Offer to write the networking introduction yourself. The person might say Im happy to introduce you, but at least you took the burden off the helper in case he/she is swamped with work.NoteThis article originally appeared inRubin Education, formally known as News to Live By.Hire a TopResume writer to help you land more interviews, faster.Recommended ReadingBusiness Card Tips Why Theyre Still Effective and How to Craft ThemNetworking Tips 8 Best Practices for Alumni NetworkingThe Networking Email That Works Every Time