Response Letter Email to Failed Job Application

REQUEST FOR REFERRAL FOLLOWING FAILED JOB APPLICATION

[DATE, ex. Wednesday, June 11, 2014]

[NAME, COMPANY AND ADDRESS, ex.

John Smith

XYZ Inc.

1234 First Street

Suite 567

Anycity, Anystate  85245]

Dear [NAME, ex. John Smith],

It was a pleasure to [meet with you the other day / submit an application to your firm] regarding the [STATE POSITION, ex. sales manager] position.  I was truly upset to hear that I will not be working at [FIRM, ex. XYZ Inc].

I would like to take this opportunity, however, to ask you for a referral.  Having an idea as to my skills and experience, I am sure you may know of an opportunity for me.  Please contact me at XXX-XXXX at your convenience.

Sincerely,

[YOUR NAME, ex. Jill Jones]