Networking 101
Making Contact by Mail
Sample letter
305 Memorial Drive,#503A
Cambridge, MA 02139
September 1, 1999
Ms. Denise Williams
Director, Speech Systems Technology Group
Lincoln Laboratory
Colonial Road
Lexington, MA 13126
Dear Ms. Williams:
Professor Greg Gordon, a faculty member in the Electrical Engineering and Computer Science department at MIT, suggested I contact you. I have been meeting with Professor Gordon as a means of exploring the field of Speech Systems Technology as a potential career option.
He thought you would be a great resource to help me gain insight into the field and focus my job search efforts. I realize your time is very valuable so I am requesting to setup a brief 20-30 minute meeting at your convenience. I would enjoy a chance to ask you some questions.
I have enclosed my resume for your review. I thought it might be useful as a way of informing you of my educational background and experience. I will contact your office within 10 working days to follow up with this letter. Thank you in advance for your time and effort.
Sincerely,
Alexander Chen
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