Cold email to someone at a company you want to work for

When to send: Before or after you apply.

Subject: Quick question about [Team] at [Company]

Hi [Name],

I am applying for the [Role] role at [Company] and noticed you work on [Team]. Would you have 15 minutes to share what the work is like?

Thanks,
[Your name]

Tips

• Ask one small thing.
• Do not attach your resume unless they ask.

Dayfive counts the days for each application and has the right note ready. Check your follow-up dates.

Other situations

• Follow-up email after applying for a job
• Thank-you email after an interview
• Follow-up email after a phone screen
• Follow-up email when you have not heard back after an interview

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