Letter of Introduction for a Job: Examples and Template

Letter of Introduction for a Job: Examples and Template

A letter of introduction is a short message that introduces you to someone who doesn't know you yet: a recruiter, a hiring manager, or a person you were referred to. It's one of the simplest ways to open doors in your job search.

Letter of introduction vs letter of interest

• Letter of introduction: starts a professional relationship. It's often about networking and doesn't ask directly for a job.
• Letter of interest: tells a company you'd like to work there. See our letter of interest template.

When to use one

• Reaching out to a recruiter in your field.
• Following up on a referral from a friend or colleague.
• Contacting someone you met at an event.
• Introducing yourself to a new team or manager.

What to include

1. Who you are, in one sentence.
2. How you found them or who referred you.
3. Why you're reaching out.
4. A small, clear ask, like a short call or advice.
5. A thank-you and your contact details.

Keep it to around 100 to 200 words.

Template

Subject: Introduction: [Your name], [your role or field]

Hi [Name],

My name is [Your Name], and I'm a [role] with experience in [field]. [Referrer's name] suggested I reach out, as you know a lot about [topic or company].

I'm currently exploring opportunities in [area] and would really value your perspective. Would you be open to a 15-minute call in the next couple of weeks?

Thank you for your time.

Best regards,

[Your Name]

[LinkedIn] | [Email]

Examples

To a recruiter

Hi Mark, I'm a data analyst with three years of experience in e-commerce, and I noticed you recruit for analytics roles in Amsterdam. I'm currently looking for my next role and would love to stay on your radar. I've attached my resume. Thank you!

Through a referral

Hi Laura, Tim Weber suggested I contact you. I'm a UX designer moving from agency work into product design, and Tim mentioned your team is growing. Would you be open to a short chat about how your team works?

After an event

Hi Ahmed, it was great meeting you at the Berlin product meetup last week. I enjoyed your talk on user research. I'd love to stay in touch and hear more about your team's work.

Tips for getting a reply

• Keep it short and easy to answer.
• Make the ask small. A short call is easier to accept than "Can you get me a job?"
• Personalise it with a detail about the person or company.
• Follow up once if you don't hear back after a week or two.
• Update your LinkedIn first, since most people will check it. See our LinkedIn headline formulas.

Keep track of who you contacted and when in the JobStacky Job Application Tracker, so no conversation goes cold.

Frequently asked questions

Should I attach my resume?

For recruiters, yes. For networking contacts, it's often better to share it later if they ask.

Can I send it on LinkedIn?

Yes. Keep it even shorter, around 300 characters for a connection request note.

Is it okay to reach out to people I don't know?

Yes, if you're polite, specific and respectful of their time.

Keep track of every contact

Save recruiters, referrals and follow-ups next to each application in JobStacky.