Thank you for your willingness to assist me with my career development and
preparation. I’ll be starting an internship/job with ____________ in a month and want to
ensure I begin in the most professional manner; therefore, I have questions about
transitioning from student to professional. Specifically, what will the first days be like
and how should I dress? From your observations, what professional and social qualities
do the most polished and successful new hires possess? For example, do they offer
new ideas quickly or do they observe and listen first? Do they seek out key managers
in the organization immediately and get on their schedules to introduce themselves, or
do they do that after being within the organization for a while? Or, is this something that
does not happen at all? Is it a very social atmosphere where joining a softball team or
going out for lunch is strategic? Overall, any insights you can provide that will make my
transition a smooth and positive one for not only me, but also my team and manager
would be helpful.
Feel free to respond to this email, or if you would rather talk by phone or Skype, please
let me know and we can arrange a time. I value your insights and appreciate your time.