Job Related · Student/Intern

Internship Referral Request

Requesting referral for internship position

Engineer or Manager at target company18-28% expected response rateBest sent Tuesday-Thursday, 9 AM - 11 AM

Subject

Aspiring intern excited about [Company Name]

Alternate subject lines

[College Name] student seeking internship at [Company Name]

Internship opportunity inquiry - [Your Major] student

Passionate student interested in [Company Name] internship

Email body

Hi [Name], I hope you're doing well! My name is [Your Name], and I'm a [Year - e.g., "third-year"] [Your Major] student at [College Name]. I came across the [Internship Title] opening at [Company Name] (Job ID: [Job ID if available]), and I'm incredibly excited about the opportunity to learn from your team. What draws me to [Company Name] is [specific aspect - e.g., "your innovative work in [domain]" or "the learning culture I've heard about from other interns" or "your product's impact on [users]"]. My relevant experience includes: • [Academic project or coursework] • [Side project or personal project] • [Skills or technologies you've learned] Resume: [Resume Link] GitHub: [GitHub Profile] Key projects: • [Project Name]: [GitHub/Demo Link] - [Brief description] • [Project Name]: [GitHub/Demo Link] - [Brief description] I'm a quick learner, passionate about [technology/domain], and eager to contribute meaningfully during the internship. If you think my profile could be a good fit, I would be incredibly grateful for a referral. I'd also love to hear about your experience at [Company Name] and any advice you might have for an aspiring engineer! Thank you so much for considering! Best regards, [Your Name] [LinkedIn Profile] [College Email]

Tips for success

Emphasize willingness to learn over extensive experience
Show projects and passion for technology
Be humble but confident
Mention academic achievements if relevant
Express genuine enthusiasm

Do's and don'ts

Showcase academic projects and side projects
Emphasize learning attitude and passion
Mention relevant coursework
Show you've researched the company
Be enthusiastic and genuine

Don't

Don't claim expertise you don't have
Don't downplay your student status
Don't send without quality projects to show
Don't forget to proofread carefully
Don't ignore intern-specific programs or processes

Placeholders

[Name]Person's first name

[Your Name]Your full name

[Year]Your current academic year

[Your Major]Your field of study

[College Name]Your college/university

[Internship Title]Specific internship role

[Company Name]Target company

[Job ID if available]Job posting ID

[Specific aspect]Something specific about the company

[Academic project]Relevant coursework or project

[Side project]Personal projects

[Skills]Technologies you know

[Resume Link]Google Drive/Dropbox link to resume

[GitHub Profile]Your GitHub URL

[Project Name]Your project name

[GitHub/Demo Link]Link to project

[LinkedIn Profile]Your LinkedIn URL

[College Email]Your college email

[Technology/domain]Your area of interest

Follow-up email

5-7 days after initial email

Following up - Internship at [Company Name]

Hi [Name], I hope you're doing well! I wanted to follow up on my message about the [Internship Title] position at [Company Name]. I'm still very excited about the opportunity to learn from your team. Please let me know if you need any additional information. Thank you! Best regards, [Your Name]