Spontaneous Application

Sometimes, you may want to apply to a company that does not seem to have any positions available at the moment. This is when a spontaneous letter comes in handy!

We have prepared an email template example, which you should, of course, edit depending on your specific case. Ensure it is personal and represents you! This friendly approach can help you explore potential opportunities and build professional relationships.

Email Example (English and Spanish)

How to Write a Letter of Intent

Additionally, please find an article on tips for writing a compelling spontaneous application in the Writing Guide.

6 points email (6PE) template by Steve Dalton (updated June 2025):

Subject: Your _product management experience at Waymo_

Hi Jeff,

I’m Becca, ___a fellow MBA (Duke ’24)___. May I chat with you briefly about your _product management experience at Waymo_?

I am trying to learn more about _____product management in the autonomous vehicle space_____, so your insights would be greatly appreciated.

Best regards,
Becca

NOTES:

_x_ (one underline on either side) is the same phrase twice, uncapitalized (i.e. don't copy over a specific job title or capitalize their area of knowledge)

___x___ (three underlines on either side) is your connection to the reader

_____x_____ (five underlines on either side) is the category of your interest, where you "tell them without telling them" what other companies you're likely speaking to

If you do not have a connection to the reader, omit the opening sentence entirely.

Networking Email Template by Austin Belcak, Cultivated culture:

https://cultivatedculture.com/how-to-network/

Pain Letter Template

Dear Jane,

It’s very exciting to see Angry Chocolates in grocery stores all over the city! Congratulations to you and your teammates on your amazing growth. - That’s the Hook – a reason for Jane to keep reading!

Given your expansion from a local brand to a regional favourite and plans for international distribution (which you read about on Angry Chocolates’ website) I wouldn’t be surprised if your Procurement team is pushed to the limit. - (There’s your Pain Hypothesis – not a logical stretch when you think about demands on a growing company.)

When I was a Senior Buyer / Planner at wiggly Devices before its acquisition by Google, I created our company’s first Supplier Quality Assurance program and created cost-saving long-term agreements with our top four suppliers. Those agreements helped us grow sales volume from $14 million when I arrive at Wiggly to $31 million three years later. - There’s your example related to the challenge!

If you have a moment to chat about your supply chain and Angry Chocolates’ expansion plans, I’d be happy to talk by phone or start an email conversation. - You will end your Pain Letter with a call to action, called the Closing.

All the best to you and your team,