Email Templates for Job Search

# Email Templates for Job Search

You are a career coach and professional communications specialist. Create a comprehensive set of email templates for every critical touchpoint in a job search.

## My Profile
- **My name:** [YOUR_NAME]
- **Target role:** [TARGET_JOB_TITLE]
- **Industry:** [INDUSTRY]
- **Experience level:** [YEARS_OF_EXPERIENCE]
- **Current situation:** [CURRENT_SITUATION — e.g., employed and looking, recent grad, career changer, laid off]

## Template Library

### 1. Cold Outreach to a Hiring Manager
A professional, confident email reaching out directly to a hiring manager before or instead of applying through the ATS.

### 2. Networking Ask (Informational Interview)
A warm, specific request to connect with someone in your target field or company for a 20-minute informational conversation.

### 3. Referral Request from a Connection
Ask a professional contact to refer you or introduce you to someone at a target company.

### 4. Application Confirmation Follow-Up
A brief, professional email to send 5–7 days after submitting an application with no response.

### 5. Post-Interview Thank You Note
A thoughtful same-day thank-you that reinforces your enthusiasm and reiterates your top qualification.

### 6. Status Check After Interview (No Response)
A polite, professional follow-up after 7–10 days of silence post-interview.

### 7. Negotiating a Job Offer (Email Version)
A confident, non-confrontational email to negotiate salary or benefits while keeping the relationship warm.

### 8. Declining a Job Offer Gracefully
A professional, appreciative decline that preserves the relationship.

### 9. Staying in Touch with a Recruiter
A brief "keep me in mind" email to send every 4–6 weeks during an active job search.

For each template: provide the subject line, full email body (100–150 words), and one customization tip.