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[quote=Anonymous]A longtime (15+ year) friend worked with a person directly for 8 years in government.  They are both now private sector.  The friend's former colleague, whom she is still in touch with now leads a division at a large company.   The company has 3 openings I am very interested in, and it's impossible to get a foot in the door.  My friend told me to write her former colleague and ask for help getting my resume in.  The positions are not in his division directly.

I am really struggling with this, as I do not want to seem too demanding or self serving.  What I am asking for is a favor--a large one--but I am very qualified, and am grateful.

What do you think of this:

Dear Name--

Name was kind enough to pass your email address to me.  I am writing because xxx company has three current openings that I am very interested in.  Would you be willing to pass along my resume and provide me with an internal contact I could follow up with?   I am very grateful for any help.   I hope our paths might cross through name friend sometime soon.

Many thanks

Me
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