What this helps you do
Draft a short, specific request that respects the relationship you actually have.
What to have ready
- Recipient relationship
- One clear goal
- Relevant background
How to use it
- Choose the task you want to work on.
- Replace the bracketed details, or use the optional fields.
- Copy the prompt into your AI assistant.
- Answer follow-up questions and check the output against your experience.
- Personalize the message, verify the recipient, and review it before sending.
Optional: Add your details
Details you enter here stay on this page and are cleared when you leave or reload. This page does not send them to an AI service.
Ready to copy — the AI assistant will ask you questions to get started.
Your prompt
Help me draft a message to [former colleague, recruiter, alumni contact, or professional acquaintance].
Our actual relationship: [context].
My goal: [learn about a role, reconnect, request advice, or ask about a referral].
Relevant background: [brief details].
Keep it under 100 words. Include a clear reason for reaching out and one modest, specific request. Make it easy to respond or decline. Do not imply a relationship we do not have or ask someone to endorse work they have never seen.
Optional: Include my career context
Give your AI assistant a little background so its advice is relevant to you. Edit the text below; it is used only on this page.
What to do next
Personalize the message, verify the recipient, and review it before sending.
- Build a target-company list — Identify employers to research and distinguish current openings from companies to monitor.
- Improve a LinkedIn profile — Make your profile clearer for the roles you want to pursue.
Use your real experience. Check job listings and company facts. Remove personal contact details and confidential information before sharing documents with an AI assistant.
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