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here’s a template
I’ve always found that it’s best to be direct and ask outright to be put in touch with a particular person ( <anchor>here’s a template</anchor>). It also helps to make this as easy as possible for the other person—for example, by including a blurb about yourself in the request, which can be passed along to the potential connection.
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# How to Ask for an Introduction: An Email Template

by

[Alex Cavoulacos](/author/alex-cavoulacos)

Updated

6/19/2020

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So, how do you ask for an introduction to those people—without being annoying?

First, figure out exactly who you want an intro to, and why. Then, use our email template to make the ask as politely as possible.

## Subject

What's the best job for you?

Use The Muse to find a job at a company with a culture you love. Select the career path that aligns with you:

Marketing

Sales

Data

Human Resources

Customer Service

Software Engineering

Product Management

Education

Design and UX

Administration

How many years of experience do you have?

0 - 1 years

1 - 5 years

5 - 10+ years

What company benefits are most important to you?

Health Insurance

Paid Vacation

Remote Work Opportunities

Dental Insurance

401k With Matching

Vision Insurance

Promote From Within

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Personal Sick Days

Performance Bonus

Calculating your job matches...

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Introduction to \[target name\] for \[1-2 words describing purpose\]

## Body

Hi \[name\],

I hope all is well with you. As you know, I’ve been \[context: looking for a new job, raising capital, working in sales at XYZ company\]. I noticed that you’re connected to \[target name\] and was hoping that you could introduce us for \[reason\] if you feel comfortable doing so.

I’ve included an easy-to-copy blurb below, to provide context, but let me know if there’s any other information I can provide. I appreciate your help!

\[Your name\]

## Pro Tips

- Including a blurb below about you for the context of the introduction (just 1-2 lines saying who you are and why you want to be introduced) makes it super-easy for your contact to pass along your information. (And thus, more likely that he or she actually will!)
- Be sure to be respectful of your contacts’ time and ask for only the introductions that really matter. Ask for too many too often, and you could be at risk for wearing out your welcome.

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