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Group IX
1. Rachma Nizza Ayu Wardhany

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2. Putri Wigrha

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3. Sahda Fitri Amalia

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4. Riza Zakia

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Networking Letters
Networking letters can be used to request an informational
interview or make an intitial contact with an alum.
General Rules of Thumb...

Before sending any letter, make sure it includes:


1. How you learned of the individual, and why you are writing (i.e. what you hope to
accomplish)
2. Information about you (be brief, remember your goal is not to sell yourself but to
get information)
3. Why you are specifically interested in talking to them (don't go "over the top" but
do express enthusiasm and curiosity about their work).
4. Information about how you can be contacted, how you will follow-up and a brief
statement of appreciation for their time.

If you are sending the request via e-mail you do not need to include a formal address
header; however, please add the formal salutation (i.e. Dear "Mr. Jones" instead of "Dear
Phil").

If You Are Contacting a Member of the Dartmouth Career Network: As noted in our
Alumni Network Guidelines, we recommend that you utilize the network participant's
preferred mode of contact (i.e. snail mail, phone or e-mail) to establish contact.

If You Are "Cold-Calling a Contact": You may still use the basic structure of the letters
like below. However, be sure to make it clear how you learned of the contact (i.e. through
a friend or professional contact, by reading a publication, through a professional
association directory, etc.).

Sample Networking Letters


Dear Ms. Tayle:
I am currently a sophomore at Dartmouth College and I'm interested in investigating career
opportunities in Chemical Engineering. Through the use of Thayer School Career Services'
Alumni Network, I learned of your current work in the field and your interest in serving as a
resource for current students. I am, therefore, writing to request an informational interview with
you at your convenience.
I am very interested in learning about the responsibilities, qualifications, career growth potential,
positive and negative aspects of working in the field, and any additional information that would
help me in my decision-making process. More specifically, I am currently in the process of
deciding whether to pursue a Bachelor of Arts in Engineering Sciences modified with Chemistry
or whether to take additional coursework at Thayer School to obtain a Bachelor of Engineering
in Chemical Engineering. I would appreciate your comments and any suggestions you might
offer. (Although I will be looking for an internship in the field for next year, please understand
that I do not expect you to have or know of an appropriate opportunity)
Thank you, in advance for your participation in the network, and for giving me the opportunity to
get an "insider's" view of your field. I will call you next week to schedule a meeting. In the
meantime, please feel free to contact me at (603) 000-0000 or via e-mail
(june.swift@dartmouth.edu). Thank you again for your time.
Sincerely,
Joan E. Zaza

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