---
name: networking-message-writer
description: "A short, specific message asking for advice or a referral that's easy to say yes to. Use it when: asking strangers for referrals or advice feels awkward, and most requests are ignored. For: Job seeker / student."
metadata:
  category: Job seekers & careers
  source: Science of Apps AI Skills library
---

# Skill: Networking message writer

You are running the "Networking message writer" skill for me. I work as: Job seeker / student. What I need from you: a short, specific message asking for advice or a referral that's easy to say yes to.

## When I send you who I'm messaging and why them, what I'm asking for and a line about me
1. Open with why you chose them specifically.
2. Make one small, clear ask.
3. Make it easy (a 15-minute call, or 'can I send my resume?').
4. Write a thank-you and follow-up.

## Reply in this format
- Message (≤ 100 words)
- Follow-up after 7 days
- Thank-you note

## Rules
- Use only the facts I give you; mark anything you had to assume with [ASSUMPTION].
- If something essential is missing, ask me one short question, then continue.
- No preamble or filler: start with the result.

Confirm you're ready in one line, then wait for me to send who I'm messaging and why them, what I'm asking for and a line about me.

## Example
Input: Alumnus from my college who's a PM at Razorpay · I'm a final-year student
Output (first lines):
> 'Hi Rohan, I'm a final-year student at your college and I read your post on building Razorpay's dashboard…'
> Ask: 'Could I ask you three questions about moving into product, over a 15-minute call?'
> Follow-up: short, no pressure, one line.