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Networking - Email Subject Lines That Get Results

The document provides examples of effective subject lines for networking emails depending on the relationship to the recipient. It separates subject lines into categories based on how the sender knows the recipient such as being referred by a mutual contact, attending the same college, admiring their work, or having a similar background. The examples given emphasize keeping subject lines brief but personalized by mentioning a referral source, event, or topic of interest to catch the recipient's attention.

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Networking - Email Subject Lines That Get Results

The document provides examples of effective subject lines for networking emails depending on the relationship to the recipient. It separates subject lines into categories based on how the sender knows the recipient such as being referred by a mutual contact, attending the same college, admiring their work, or having a similar background. The examples given emphasize keeping subject lines brief but personalized by mentioning a referral source, event, or topic of interest to catch the recipient's attention.

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Networking: Email Subject Lines That Get Results

Someone You Were Referred to by a Mutual Contact


 “Referred by [Name] to discuss [Topic]”
 “[Name] Suggested I Contact You About [Topic/Project/Industry/Company]”

Someone Who Went To Your College/University/Program:


 “Fellow Trojan Interested in [Your Thoughts/Advice] on [Topic]”
 “Fellow Trojan Interested in [A Quick Chat / 15 Min Phone Call]”
 “Fellow Alum from [University] Interested in [Industry or Topic]”
 “Current VP of [Club] at USC Marshall Seeking your Thoughts on [Topic]”
 “Seeking to Connect to a Fellow Alum from [University]”

Someone Who Did Something Interesting


 “Your Recent [Article/Presentation/Post] Impressed Me”
 “Thank you for speaking at [Marshall Event]”
 “Follow up Question about Your [Presentation/Panel Discussion/Etc.] at [Marshall/the DOJ/the Trek]”
 “Interested in learning more about your recent [Article/Post/Presentation/Talk] on [Topic]”

Someone You Admire:


 “Aspiring [Industry or Function] Professional Looking for Expert Advice”
 “Looking for [Insight/Advice] from an Experienced [Industry] Professional like Yourself”
 “Questions from a Fan of your [Company/Article/Post/Blog]”
 “Completely Agree with Your Thoughts on [Topic]”

Someone at Your Desired Company:


 “Aspiring [Position] – Would love to Ask You a Couple Questions”
 “Fellow [Position/Function] Would Love to Ask You About [Company]”
 “Relocating to [City] in [Grad Year] – Would Love to Know More about Your Firm”

Someone with Similar Experience as You:


 “Professional with [Function/Title/Type of Experience] Interested in Your [Experience/Work History/Etc.]”
 “Member of [Professional Association] seeking a 15 Minute Call to Ask About [Topic]”
 “Fellow Member of [LinkedIn Group] Interested in Asking You about [Topic]”
 “Fellow [Insert Interest] Who’d Love to Connect Regarding [Topic]”

Someone with An MBA or MS Degree


 “Current [MBA / MS] Student Interested in [Topic]”

Someone You Need to Follow Up With


 “Loved our chat. Following up from [Place/Event/Meeting]”
 “Enjoyed our meeting at [Place], I’d love to reconnect about [Topic]”
 “It’s been [Time since Spoke last] since we spoke at [Place], Reaching Out to Reconnect!” (When it’s been months/years
since you met)

Examples:
“Referred by Pam Smith to discuss Brand Marketing”
“Question about FP&A, Pam Smith suggested I contact you”
“A Fellow WoW Gamer Who’d Love to Discuss Your Role at Blizzard”
“I’m an Aspiring Product Manager - Would love to ask you a couple questions”
“Thanks for the chat, Following up from the SF Tech Trek”

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