Once Tyler Oates pressed “Send,” he may have changed not just his life, but the lives of thousands of people.

According to the Charlotte Observer, the 30-year-old sent an email to his boss, Wells Fargo CEO John Stumpf, and asked for a $10,000 raise for himself and the other 250,000+ employees at the bank. But wait, there's more; Oates cc'ed 200,000 coworkers on the message.

From Oates' email, which appeared on Reddit:

By [giving everyone a raise], Wells Fargo will … show the rest of the United States, if not the world that, yes big corporations can have a heart other than philanthropic endeavors.

I know what you're thinking: “Wow, that guy has guts. Also, he's definitely fired.”

Actually, at the time this article was written, 10 days after the now-infamous email was sent, Oates still had his job at a Wells Fargo office in Oregon. And who knows? Maybe Wells Fargo execs are sitting around right now talking about ways to better the lives of their employees.

A single email can change everything. That's why the three free email templates below could place your career in a new direction — if, of course, you have the courage to press “Send.”

1. How to follow up with an employer you met at a job fair

Subject line: Follow up,

Hi Mr./Ms.

It was great to meet you earlier today at the

After we spoke, I did more research on

I have attached my resume to this email so you have an online copy.

Please let me know if we can talk by phone. I want to learn more about the company, and how I can be an asset to your team.

Thanks again,

Note: A recruiter could meet hundreds of people at a job fair. How many will send an email once the fair is over? Very few.

If you want to stand out, send a thoughtful message.

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2. How to write an alum from your school about a networking meeting

Subject line:

Hi Mr./Ms.

My name is

I

I am interested in the

Please let me know if you have time for a short phone call.

Thanks so much,

Note: An alumni database is a treasure trove of networking opportunities. Start the conversation with an alum, and see where it takes you.

3. How to write someone you met at a networking event who might connect you to a job

Subject line: Follow up,

Hi Mr./Ms.

It was great to meet you

After I left, I did more research on

I have attached a copy of my resume to this email. Please let me know if you're able to pass it along to the right person, or if you want to give me an email address of a contact, as I am happy to handle the introduction myself.

Thanks again,

Note: Offer to write the networking introduction yourself. The person might say “I'm happy to introduce you,” but at least you took the burden off the helper in case he/she is swamped with work.

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• The Networking Email That Works Every Time