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Conversation playbook 5 min read Practical

Write a Networking Message That Gets Read

Practical steps to contact someone with a specific reason and a small question instead of asking a stranger for a job. Final output: a natural three-to-five-line networking message.

Practical output: A natural three-to-five-line networking message Open guide

Worksheet 4 min read Intermediate

Build a Portfolio When You Are Not a Designer

Practical steps to show how you think and what you delivered in administrative, analytical, technical, or operational work. Final output: three short case studies with context, decisions, and outcomes.

Practical output: Three short case studies with context, decisions, and outcomes Open guide

Worksheet 5 min read Foundational

Find and Approach a Career Mentor

Practical steps to ask for focused guidance around a specific decision rather than requesting undefined long-term mentoring. Final output: a concise outreach message and a 30-minute discussion agenda.

Practical output: A concise outreach message and a 30-minute discussion agenda Open guide

Conversation playbook 4 min read Intermediate

Run an Informational Interview

Practical steps to learn what a role or company is really like before making a career decision. Final output: eight focused questions and a short decision summary.

Practical output: Eight focused questions and a short decision summary Open guide