How to Ask for an Email Introduction

Requesting an email introduction through a current contact isn’t without costs, especially for the person lending you their network, so ask thoughtfully and carefully. Include a forwardable email below your note to the person making the introduction. This should be a short blurb about yourself and your motivation for wanting to connect. Make sure you include a relevant — and brief — summary of your relevant experience and a few lines about why specifically you think the new contact can help you. Avoid using vague reasons like, “I want to expand my network.” Show that you’ve researched the third party. And when the connection is made, take the responsibility for making it easy for the person to follow through. Offer times to meet and send an invite. Most importantly, thank the person who make the introduction. They are more likely to make another one if they know you appreciated it.