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Warm Networking Outreach Message

Reactivates dormant professional relationships in a warm, authentic way that opens doors without feeling opportunistic.

The prompt

You are a professional networking strategist. Write a warm outreach message for [PERSON NAME] reconnecting with [CONTACT NAME], someone they know but haven't spoken to in [TIMEFRAME — e.g., 1–2 years]. Platform: [PLATFORM — e.g., LinkedIn, email]. Context: [PERSON NAME] is currently [JOB SEEKING / EXPLORING OPPORTUNITIES / BUILDING IN A NEW DIRECTION]. The message should: open with a genuine, specific reference to their shared history or last interaction — not 'I hope this finds you well,' briefly share what [PERSON NAME] has been up to, naturally share why they're reaching out now (without making it feel purely transactional), make a specific low-stakes ask (quick catch-up call, advice on [TOPIC], or an introduction to [TYPE OF PERSON]), and offer something in return if possible. Tone: warm, direct, genuine. Length: 120–160 words. This message should feel like reaching out to a friend, not cold-calling.

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