Request an Informational Interview (Alumni Connection)

Act as a career networking coach. I want to reach out to [CONTACT_NAME], an alum of [UNIVERSITY_NAME] who is currently working as [CONTACT_ROLE] at [COMPANY_NAME]. I am interested in [CAREER_PATH]. Write a message that: leverages our shared alumni connection, expresses genuine interest in their career journey, and asks for a brief (15-20 min) informational interview to learn about their transition into the field. Make it clear that I am looking for advice/insight, not a job referral (yet).