Unique Scenarios · Any
Following up After Meeting at Conference/Event
Converting conference meeting into connection
Subject
Great meeting you at [Event Name]!
Alternate subject lines
Email body
Hi [Name], I hope you're doing well! It was great meeting you at [Event Name] [when - e.g., "last week" or "yesterday"]. I really enjoyed our conversation about [specific topic you discussed - e.g., "scaling microservices" or "your team's migration to Kubernetes" or "the future of AI in [domain]"]. [Personal touch - e.g., "Your insights on [specific point] gave me a new perspective on [topic]" or "I checked out [resource they mentioned] and found it really helpful"] As I mentioned, I'm a[Your Role]with [X years] of experience in [your expertise].I'm currently [what you're doing / looking for - e.g., "exploring opportunities in [domain]" or "working on [project]" or "looking for roles at [type of company]"]. Resume: [Resume Link] LinkedIn: [LinkedIn Profile] I'd love to stay in touch and continue our conversation. [If applicable: I noticed [Company Name] has openings for [Job Title], and given our discussion, I'm really interested in learning more about opportunities there.] Would you be open to a quick coffee chat or video call in the coming weeks ? Looking forward to staying connected! Best regards, [Your Name]
Tips for success
- Send within 24-48 hours of meeting
- Reference specific conversation points
- Include something personal from your chat
- Don't immediately ask for a job
- Build on the rapport you established
Do's and don'ts
Do
- Follow up quickly (within 48 hours)
- Reference your actual conversation
- Be warm and friendly
- Include your contact info
- Suggest a next step
Don't
- Don't wait too long to follow up
- Don't send a generic message
- Don't forget what you talked about
- Don't immediately pitch yourself
- Don't be too formal - you already met
Placeholders
[Name]Person's first name[Event Name]Conference/meetup name[When]When you met[Specific topic]Topic you discussed[Your Name]Your full name[Your Role]Your current role[X years]Your years of experience[Your expertise]Your area of expertise[What you're doing/looking for]Your current status[Resume Link]Google Drive/Dropbox link to resume[LinkedIn Profile]Your LinkedIn URL[Company Name]Their company (if applicable)[Job Title]Specific role (if applicable)Follow-up email
7-10 days after initial messageFollowing up - Coffee chat from [Event Name]
Hi [Name], I hope you're doing well! I wanted to follow up on my message from [Event Name]. I'd still love to grab coffee or chat sometime. Let me know if you have any availability in the coming weeks! Best regards, [Your Name]
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