Networking doesn’t have to mean collecting business cards or sending random LinkedIn requests. The goal is simple: build trust through small, consistent interactions—and make it easy for the right people to remember you.
If networking feels overwhelming, try this lightweight system:
This routine works because it’s consistent—and because your outreach is tied to real context.
Here are a few message formats that don’t feel spammy:
Context + curiosity
Warm micro-ask (easy “yes”)
Informational interview request (with boundaries)
When someone asks what you do (or what you’re aiming for), avoid the vague version. Try:
Some of the best opportunities come from peers who grow with you. Consider:
What’s the hardest part of networking for you right now—starting the conversation, keeping it going, or asking for the call?
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