No one replied to her follow-up emails…until she changed just one sentence.
Sandra had just started a new chapter in her career.
She was attending networking events to grow her network and attract opportunities.
She followed up with polite emails afterward.
She did everything right.
She’s kind. Polite.
Still, nothing but silence.
And yes, it hurts.
We looked at her emails. They were polite. Professional. Well-written.
What’s the real problem?
At a networking event, people meet dozens of others.
Her emails didn’t spark a memory. They were too generic. They didn’t stand out.
So we added one simple thing: a personal detail.
Something that would make the reader go, “Ah yes, I remember her!”
We worked on tweaking her emails. She had to remember special conversations, small but personal details.
She went from:
❌ “It was nice to meet you at the [Event]. I’d love to connect further…”
To:
✅ “It was great talking about your recent project in Berlin. I loved your comment about [ detail].”
See the difference?
One is forgettable.
The other builds a real connection.
A great follow-up email should:
✔ Help them know why you’re writing
✔ Help them remember who you are
✔ Stand out, and actually get replies
Would you reply to an email that just said: ‘Nice meeting you at the event. Let’s keep in touch’? Be honest!
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