Solicitation for Job Shadowing Opportunity

Your name and address

Date

Business Address

Dear ________________,

Hi! My name is _______. I am a junior at __________ H.S. and am being introduced to you by Adam Metsch, of the College Advisor of New England. I am presently a client of his. He has spoken very highly of you and your job.

I am considering majoring in ________ and I am looking for ways of gaining experience before making a commitment to a specific major in college. Adam suggested that you might be of assistance to me in identifying what opportunities are available in your field. Any information you can share would be helpful.

I would like to have an opportunity to talk with you or someone in your company about _______. Adam also mentioned that job shadowing or volunteer opportunities may exist at particular companies. Is this something that could be arranged at your workplace?

(Paragraph about background in this field...what you have done that you can bring to this opportunity...what classes, jobs or activities you have taken that directly relate to this field)

Thank you for your time. I will contact you by telephone (date, week).

Thank you very much,