14 Best Inquiry Email Subject Lines for Jobs, Sales, and Support

Type: Follow up, Job inquiry

Tone: Courteous, steady

If you don’t receive a reply to your first message, you should send a follow-up.

This subject line acknowledges earlier contact. The wording keeps space for context such as a busy hiring phase, a restructuring, or a long shortlist, and that respect often sets a more constructive tone for any eventual reply.

Type: General inquiry, Job exploration

Tone: Polite, exploratory

Sometimes no public vacancy exists, yet a company looks like a strong fit for your next move.

The word “potential” helps set realistic expectations and prepares everyone for a conversation about timing, future headcount, or upcoming projects rather than an immediate offer.

Type: Networking, Job inquiry

Tone: Warm, curious

A recruiter often feels the difference between a hard demand and a thoughtful approach

This job inquiry email subject line leans into curiosity and signals that you understand a conversation might explore different options, not just one vacancy.

The wording suits outreach to a talent acquisition partner, a senior leader, or a former colleague who joined [Company Name] recently.

Type: Professional, Job inquiry

Tone: Clear, respectful

This clean headline helps a recruiter quickly route the message.

Hiring managers and talent partners can quickly determine whether the email relates to an open role, a speculative approach, or a referral without hunting through the preview text.

Job Inquiry Email Example

Subject: Job inquiry about [Job Title] role at [Company Name]

Hi [Hiring Manager Name],

Thank you for taking a moment to review this message.

My recent experience in [relevant skill or domain] aligns with the [Job Title] role, and my current work focuses on [specific outcome], such as improving onboarding for new customers.

I have attached my resume and portfolio, which highlight projects related to [team or product]. 

I would love to have a short call at your convenience.

…

Kind regards,
[Your Name]

Type: Internship, Inquiry, Networking

Tone: Friendly, open-ended

This subject can help you when you have general interest in a brand, maybe after an event, a campus talk, or a recommendation from a mentor.

By expressing your curiosity and flexibility, you encourage the reader to suggest various internship opportunities, including ones that never made it to a job board.

Type: Internship, Inquiry

Tone: Direct, courteous

Timelines for internship interviews can be vague, and students often hesitate to ask for clarity.

This subject line frames the question as a simple request for planning information, which comes across as reasonable and organized.

Type: Internship, Inquiry, Early stage

Tone: Warm, exploratory

It suits students who feel drawn to a department rather than a single job title.

For example, you might write, “Interest in a Product Design internship at [Company Name],” or “Interest in a Customer Support internship at [Company Name].”

This shows focus without pretending to know every internal title.

Type: Internship, Inquiry, Networking

Tone: Polite, curious, professional

This type of inquiry works well when a formal posting does not yet exist or when you have a referral and want to start a more open conversation.

Type: Inquiry and Customer Service

This inquiry email subject line is short and clear. Send it after someone browses a product page but leaves without making a purchase.

However, the phrase “Quick Question” may be misleading if your message is long, so aim for a concise body with the bare facts and one call to action.

Inquiry Email Example

Hi Alex,

I noticed your team supplies the Atlas widget. Could you confirm stock levels this week?

We are finalizing next Tuesday’s shipment schedule and need 50 units.

Thanks,
Morgan

Type: Professional Networking Inquiry

Using the question form in subject lines creates a cooperative tone, which is helpful for customer success and B2B outreach.

Asking explicitly for guidance shows respect for the recipient’s time and results in faster replies than vague “Hello” messages.

Type: Sales Inquiry

Using a first name and making a specific request—in this case, pricing—sets clear expectations. Including “Pro Plan” shows that you have reviewed their tiers and avoids the rookie mistake of asking for publicly available information.

This Subject Line Can Also Be:

• [Name], Can We Discuss Your Pro Plan Rates?
• Seeking Details on Your Pro Plan Pricing

Type: Technical Integration Inquiry

“Looking to,” shows intent. It hints at a potential partnership, which is a strong trigger for support or solutions engineers who track potential integrations.

Avoid emojis and hype in the subject line. Technical readers favor precision over flair. If you must add urgency, include a simple date in brackets. “By Aug 15.”

Type: Partnership Inquiry

For merger, affiliation, or co-marketing proposals, using this subject line signals a desire for collaboration rather than a hard sell.

Starting with “Exploring Partnership” invites dialogue. The colon separates the context from the action, making the question stand out to those who scan.

This is a perfect subject line to use when a prospect goes quiet mid-evaluation. The phrase “quick check” keeps it lightweight, “are you still evaluating” names the status without assumption.

People often ghost when priorities shift. A gentle inquiry about the status of the evaluation process invites honesty, and the “quick check” reduces the cognitive load of reaching out.

Example Email:

Subject: Quick check, are you still evaluating the onboarding flow?

Hey [Name],

We haven’t heard back from you since the last demo. Are you still evaluating the onboarding improvements, or should I pause the follow-up?

If something changed, a one-line update works.

Thanks,

[Your Name]