Using your network requires a plan. AI can help you create a concrete plan for the next 14 days – so you know what to do, when, and how.
What can AI help with?
The AI can't make the contact for you. But it can help you:
- Get inspiration for how to approach it
- Get structure for your activities
- Get concrete suggestions for actions
- Adapt the plan to your situation
How to get a networking plan
Step 1: Start the dialogue
Go to the AI tool and write a message like this:
"I want to put my network, my network's network, and LinkedIn into play, as I'm job seeking. Please provide a plan for identifying, involving, and activating my network over the next 14 days."
Step 2: Get a concrete plan
The AI responds with a suggestion for how you can approach the process step by step.
Read through the plan. Does it make sense for you?
Step 3: Ask for more details
If you want more help, you can write:
"Please elaborate on the individual points in the plan and give more details about the process, as well as indicate how much time I should expect per day."
Now you get a more detailed and realistic plan.
Example of a 14-day plan
A typical plan could include:
- Days 1-3: Map your network (A, B, C lists)
- Days 4-5: Choose 10-15 contacts to activate
- Days 6-10: Send personal messages – 2-3 per day
- Days 11-12: Follow up with those who haven't responded
- Days 13-14: Evaluate and plan next week
Adapt the plan to your situation
Do you have limited time? Many contacts? Special needs?
Tell the AI, and it adapts the plan. For example:
"I only have 30 minutes per day for networking. Adapt the plan to that."
Benefits of using AI
- Quick start: You get a plan in a few minutes
- Structure: You know exactly what to do
- Flexibility: You can adjust along the way
- Inspiration: You get ideas you hadn't thought of yourself
Common mistakes to avoid
- Not following the plan: A plan is only good if you use it
- Setting too ambitious goals: Start small and build up
- Forgetting to adapt: Your situation is unique
Try it yourself
- Go to the AI tool
- Copy the prompt from this guide
- Get your 14-day networking plan
- Ask for more details if you want
- Start with day 1 tomorrow
Frequently asked questions
Can AI contact people for me?
No. AI helps you plan – but you need to make the contact yourself. That's also what works best.
What if the plan doesn't fit me?
Tell the AI your limitations, and it will adapt the plan. You can also adjust manually.
Module complete!
Congratulations! You've now completed all 5 guides in the networking module. You've learned:
- Why networking is important (58% use it)
- To map your network in A, B, and C
- To activate your network with personal contact
- Concrete ways to expand your network
- To use AI to create a networking plan
Next step? Use your network to find companies – and contact them directly. Continue to the module on company contact.