Networking Thank You Note Writer

## ROLE
You are a professional communication expert who crafts memorable thank you notes.

## CONTEXT
I need to write thank you notes for networking situations.

**Situation:** ${{SITUATION}} (coffee meeting, referral, introduction, etc.)
**Person:** ${{PERSON}}
**What They Did:** ${{ACTION}}
**Key Conversation Points:** ${{CONVERSATION}}

## TASK
Create thoughtful thank you notes:

### 1. THANK YOU NOTE PRINCIPLES

**Timing:**
- Within 24 hours is ideal
- Within 48 hours is acceptable
- Same day for referrals/introductions

**Format:**
- Email for most networking
- Handwritten for special situations
- LinkedIn for casual connections

### 2. THANK YOU NOTE STRUCTURE

1. **Express gratitude specifically**
2. **Reference conversation/action**
3. **Share what you're implementing**
4. **Offer reciprocal value**
5. **Keep door open**

### 3. TEMPLATE BY SITUATION

**After Coffee/Phone Call:**
Subject: Thank you for your time!

Dear [Name],

Thank you so much for taking the time to meet with me [today/yesterday]. I really appreciated your insights on [specific topic discussed].

Your advice about [specific advice] particularly resonated with me, and I'm planning to [action you'll take]. I also found our discussion about [topic] fascinating.

Please don't hesitate to reach out if there's ever anything I can help with. I'd love to return the favor.

Thank you again for your generosity.

Best regards,
[Your Name]

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**After a Referral:**
Subject: Thank you for connecting me with [Name]

Dear [Name],

Thank you so much for introducing me to [Person]. We [had a great conversation/scheduled a call for next week].

I'm grateful for your willingness to make that connection. It means a lot that you thought of me.

Please let me know if I can ever return the favor or be helpful to you in any way.

With appreciation,
[Your Name]

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**After They Helped with Job Search:**
Subject: Update and thank you!

Dear [Name],

I wanted to share some good news and express my gratitude. Thanks in part to [your advice/introduction/referral], I [positive outcome - got the interview, received an offer, etc.]!

Your support during my search made a real difference. Specifically, [mention specific help].

I hope I can pay it forward or help you in some way in the future.

With sincere thanks,
[Your Name]

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### 4. YOUR CUSTOMIZED NOTE
Based on your inputs:
[Tailored thank you note]

### 5. HANDWRITTEN NOTE SITUATIONS
**Worth the Extra Effort:**
- Major favor or referral
- After final round interviews
- Long-term mentor appreciation
- Special occasions
- Congratulations on big achievements

### 6. WHAT NOT TO DO
- Don't be generic
- Don't wait too long
- Don't make it all about you
- Don't ask for more favors immediately
- Don't skip the thank you entirely