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1. Industry research

SUBJECT: Mason student seeks your advice

Dear Mr. Jones,

My name is Isaac Bowman, and I am a sophomore at George Mason University who found your information in the CareerLink alumni database. May I have 20 minutes of your time within the next couple weeks to ask about your experience working at Northrop Grumman? I am trying to learn more about IT careers at security companies, and your insights would be very helpful.

I recognize this may be a busy time for you, so if we are unable to connect by email this week, I will try to reach you next week to find an agreeable time.

Thank you for volunteering to serve as a mentor to Mason students.

Kindly,

Isaac

2. Job posting identified

SUBJECT: Mason student seeks your advice

Dear Amy Yip,

My name is Rosana Montero, and I am a senior at George Mason University who found your information through the Mason Alumni Association LinkedIn group. May I have 20 minutes of your time to ask about your experience working at Global Poverty Project USA? Your insights would be greatly appreciated as I am now in the process of applying for an open marketing coordinator position with the organization.

I recognize this may be a busy time for you and thank you for your consideration.

Kindly,

Rosana

3. Fan Mail

SUBJECT: Your interview in last month’s Science magazine

Dear Dr. Felisa Wolfe-Simon,

My name is Taneesha Jenkins, and I am a senior at George Mason University completing a biology degree who is interested in graduate studies. I believe your thoughts on DNA research and findings on arsenic bacteria that I learned about from reading a recent Science magazine article to be very interesting.

Would you be willing to discuss your work with me further during a brief phone conversation? I had a few follow-up questions and your insights would be invaluable.

Thank you for your time.

Respectfully,

Taneesha