當你找到合適的contact後，下一步就是給他們寄一封Cold Mail約談，進而建立關係以及尋找internal referral。
如果是Internal Recruiter或是HR的話會比較簡單，寫一個自我介紹突出你的經驗技能，還有你想要申請的工作方向就好了，如果方向正確的話，他們一般會非常願意進一步了解你。但前提是你要確定你找的Internal Recruiter / HR是真的負責你想要申請的方向。錯誤的例子是比如說他們是負責比較Senior的職位而你是沒有太多經驗的應屆生，那很有可能你不會得到任何的回應。另一方面，如果是前輩 / 學長的話，那你就需要一封強力的Cold Mail去吸引他們的注意。這邊會分為2個部份：Connection Invite Note和InMail。
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Connection Invite:
如果他們目前不是你的Connection，那你需要先給他們寄送邀請；如果加上note的話，收到回應的成功率會比較高一點。要注意的是你只有300字節去寫你的note，以下提供2個Template：
Hi XXX, my name is XXX, we haven’t had the chance to meet yet, but we have previously worked in the same company / studied in the same university. It would be great if we could connect on LinkedIn. Kind Regards, XXX
或者是：
Hi XXX, my name is XXX. I am also working in the XXX industry and I am seeking to gain some insights about Company X / Position X. I wonder if you would be able to help me please? Thank you very much in advance. Hope to connect with you soon. Kind Regards, XXX
你要有心理準備他們不一定會接受你的邀請，尤其是你明顯的有求於他。不過沒關係你可以廣撒網總有人會願意接受；之後你就可以寫一封更詳細的Cold Mail了。
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InMail:
這邊沒有字數限制，不過還是要注意精簡和清晰表達，問題越具體越好。千萬不要問Open Questions (e.g. Can you tell me what you do)，因為只會表現出來你自己一點功課都沒有做，同時不要太公式化，如果是那種改改名字就群發的InMail，相信你自己也不會想要回覆。
你要真誠一點，盡量的Personal和Specific：為甚麼你會想要跟他們交流？可能是因為有差不多的背景，有共同的朋友，或是對他們任職的公司很有興趣之類。你也要站在他們的角度考慮，不要直接要求referral內推，沒有人喜歡被當成跳板利用的感覺，可以先約個informal chat / coffee meeting初步了解，也要感謝他們願意在百忙之中抽空幫忙。例子：
Hi Chris,
Thanks for connecting with me. Hope you are well and keeping safe.
I am Nate, and I have been working in the recruitment industry for the past ten years. I have come across your profile on LinkedIn and understand that you are a Recruitment Manager at Adecco. I would love to hear your perspective on the recruitment industry, to gain insights of Adecco about the company culture and any potential opportunities within your team.
I can imagine how busy you are, but I would greatly appreciate it if we could meet for a coffee or just a quick informal chat to learn more about your experience and perhaps get some advice from you.
Thank you very much in advance. I am looking forward to hearing from you.
Warm Regards,
Nate
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當然以上都只是建議，各位可以根據自己的背景情況以及求職方向去制定合適的Connection Invite或InMail。
