1. Example #1 Subject Line: YOUR HELP NEEDED Hi Ms. Doe, I am a student at Colby College interested in a potential career in environmental consulting. I found your contact information in the online alumni directory and would love the opportunity to speak with you about your career, your experience at UnNamed Environmental Consulting Group, and about the possibility of shadowing you for a day. If you have any availability within the next week or so, I would be very grateful if we could set up a brief phone conversation. I have a great deal of free time in the mornings and afternoons on Tuesday and Thursday, specifically before 10:15 a.m. and after 2:45 p.m. I would be happy to arrange my schedule based on your availability. I have attached my resume for your review. Thank you in advance for your assistance. I look forward to hearing from you! Best, Susie Colby

2. Example #2 Subject Line: First-Year Colby Student Seeking Career Advice / Potential Job Shadow Dear Ms. Doe: I am a first-year student at Colby; I was referred to you by my father, Mr. Mark Colby, who is a colleague of yours at UnNamed Environmental Consulting Group. I have attached my current resume for your information and consideration. I very interested in exploring career options in environmental consulting—a field that has piqued my interest through the two courses I have completed this year as well as my involvement in Colby’s Organic Farmers and Gardiners Association (COFGA). My father has mentioned that you work closely with large organic farm cooperatives in educating them on sustainability practices. I would welcome the opportunity to speak with you—either in person or over the phone—in order to hear about your career path, to seek career advice, and to potentially schedule a one-day job shadow experience with you while I am home over spring break (March 20-March 27). My schedule can be flexible based on your availability. Please let me know the best way to schedule a meeting with you. Your time and effort are appreciated. Sincerely, Susie Colby Class of 2018 susie.colby@colby.edu 207-859-4140 (cell)

3. Example #3 Subject Line: Outreach from Colby First-Year Student Seeking Career Advice Dear Ms. Doe, I am a first year student at Colby College exploring career opportunities in environmental consulting. We are both members of the Colby Alumni & Friends networking group on LinkedIn. I have already taken two Environmental Studies courses, including my first-year introductory course which included project-based learning and field-research opportunities. Like you, I am considering an Environmental Studies major, with focus on environmental science. I have done some research utilizing our Career Center on the field of environmental consulting, and I have spent some time on your organization’s web site. Although I have a basic understanding of how environmental consultants work with various clients, I would appreciate hearing about your experience in the field and potentially “shadowing” you in the workplace while I am home in your area on winter break (December 16-January 4). Would you be willing to have a brief phone conversation with me so that I could ask you some questions and get advice on how to move forward with exploring and planning a career in environmental consulting? If you are open to the idea, please let me know your availability, and how I should best follow up. If you’d like to contact me, I can be reached at susie.colby@colby.edu or 207-859-4140 (cell). Thank you for your time and consideration.susie.colby@colby.edu Sincerely, Susie Colby Class of 2018 Colby College

4. Example #4 Subject Line: Connecting Dear Jane, My name is Susie Colby. A classmate of mine, who is a family friend of yours, suggested that I get in touch with you. I am considering a career in consulting, specifically “Environmental Consulting.” I see that you work with UnNamed Environmental Consulting Group, and I am very interested in learning more about what you do. I live in the New York City area and would like to set up a time where we can speak either in person or over the phone. Please let me know your availability next week. I look forward to speaking to you! Best regards, Susie Colby