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E-MAIL LETTER 4-17: NETWORKING—GENERAL—JOB LOSS
Mailed or e-mailed, this quick note uses humor to let friends, family, colleagues, and others
know that you need their help networking for a new job.
From: Helena Troy
To: E. Thomas Chanon
Sent: January 8, 20XX
Attachment: Helena Troy Resume
Subject: Hello and help!

Hello. I hope this note finds you well and happy with life, work, and
play. I’m writing to let you know that today’s tough economy has
claimed another job...mine! I had the honor of being selected to
join a talented pool of employees who will get the axe at the end of
the month, and so I am currently in the market for a new position.
From what I hear, though, companies are still hiring -- and I’m
pleased to say that I have an entire resume’s worth of skills and
accomplishments that would make me an asset to many
organizations. (And now that I’ve attached it to this note, you have
it, too!)
Should you know anyone in the ___________ industry, I would
truly appreciate it if you could pass along my name and resume.
Or let me know names and numbers, and I’ll take over, using your
name or not, as you prefer. As I keep my chin up (and my
expenses down) I thank you in advance for any assistance you can
offer.
Enjoy your day!!!
Helena
Helena.Troy@crete.com
(123) 456-6789 home
(098) 765-4321 work
(111) 222-3333 cell

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