Job Related · Any
Exploring Opportunities (No Specific Job Posting)
General inquiry about opportunities when no job is posted
Subject
Exploring opportunities at [Company Name]
Alternate subject lines
Email body
Hi [Name], I hope you're doing well! My name is [Your Name], and I'm a [Your Role] with [X years] of experience in [your expertise]. I've been following [Company Name] for a while now and I'm really impressed by [specific aspect - e.g., "your product's impact on [domain]" or "the engineering culture you've built" or "your recent launch of [feature/product]"]. My background includes: • [Key skill/experience 1] • [Key skill/experience 2] • [Key skill/experience 3] Resume: [Resume Link] GitHub: [GitHub Profile] Portfolio: [Portfolio Link] While I don't see a specific opening that matches my profile right now, I wanted to reach out to express my interest in joining [Company Name]. I'd love to learn more about: • Current or upcoming team needs • The types of problems you're solving • What it's like working at [Company Name] Would you be open to a brief chat? I'm happy to work around your schedule. Thank you for considering! Best regards, [Your Name] [LinkedIn Profile]
Tips for success
- Show long-term interest in the company
- Be open to different roles or teams
- Demonstrate you've researched the company
- Express genuine enthusiasm
- Make it easy for them to understand your profile
Do's and don'ts
Do
- Be flexible about roles and teams
- Show you've followed the company for a while
- Express interest in their mission and culture
- Keep the conversation open-ended
- Follow up periodically (every 2-3 months)
Don't
- Don't demand a specific role
- Don't send this to multiple people at once
- Don't be too vague about your skills
- Don't forget to research the company first
- Don't expect immediate opportunities
Placeholders
[Name]Person's first name[Your Name]Your full name[Your Role]Your current role[X years]Your years of experience[Your expertise]Your area of expertise[Company Name]Target company[Specific aspect]Something specific about the company[Key skill/experience]Your relevant skills[Resume Link]Google Drive/Dropbox link to resume[GitHub Profile]Your GitHub URL[Portfolio Link]Your portfolio website[LinkedIn Profile]Your LinkedIn URLFollow-up email
2-3 months after initial emailChecking in - Still interested in [Company Name]
Hi [Name], I hope you're doing well! I wanted to check in as it's been a few months since we last connected. I'm still very interested in [Company Name] and would love to know if any opportunities have opened up that might be a good fit. I've been working on [brief update on what you've been doing] and continue to follow [Company Name]'s growth with great interest. Thank you! Best regards, [Your Name]