Wonsulting Weekly Newsletter

In today's newsletter:

🎯 Why sending more messages isn't getting you more replies

👀 The 4 people you should think twice about messaging

⚡ How to spend less time reaching out and more time hearing back

Let's jump in.

Imagine you're at a party.

You spot someone important across the room. You walk over, introduce yourself, and say something nice.

But they just smile, nod, and turn back to their friends…

And you never hear from them again.

Annoying and embarrassing, right?

Job seekers feel that on LinkedIn every day.

You write a thoughtful note to a hiring manager.

You reference something they recently posted.

You hit send hoping to start a conversation.

Then hours turn into days.

And you hear nothing despite your thoughtful note.

You had the right instinct by reaching out.

The issue might just be who you're targeting…

...or how you're framing your message.

How do you figure out which one it is and how to fix it?

👉 Network smarter with NetworkAI.

WONSULTING WISDOM

Stop Messaging People Who Were Never Going To Reply

For years, job seekers have been told one thing: Reach out to as many people as possible.

It sounds and feels productive. But it mostly leads to a full outbox…

...and an empty inbox.

Because not every profile deserves your time.

If you're networking on LinkedIn, here are 4 people worth thinking twice about.

1️⃣ The Flooded Inbox 📥

Executives and popular recruiters receive more cold outreach than they could ever read.

Reaching them is hard.

Getting noticed is even harder.

Sometimes the fastest way into a company isn't through the busiest person.

It's through their teammates, direct reports, or close collaborators.

2️⃣ The Inactive User 💤

If someone hasn't posted, commented, or updated their profile in months...

Your message is probably sitting in an app they rarely open.

Save your effort for people who are actually active.

3️⃣ The Silent Prospect ⏳

Messaging someone at a company with no hiring activity or news is a long shot.

Focus on people actively posting about growth, new projects, or hiring.

Timing influences your response rate more than wording ever will.

4️⃣ The Generic Recipient 📋

If your message could be sent to one hundred other people without changing a word...

It reads that way.

People can tell almost immediately.

If you can't explain why you're reaching out to them specifically...

Wait until you can.

How NetworkAI Helps

Some people are dramatically more likely to reply than others. The trick is knowing who they are and what to say once you find them. That's where NetworkAI comes in!

Tell NetworkAI your industry and networking goals.

It then helps you:

• Find the best people to connect with.

• Find verified email addresses when available.

• Draft personalized outreach using real context from their profile and recent posts.

Whether you're trying to land a referral, an informational interview, or your next opportunity...

NetworkAI gives you a smarter place to start.

👉 Find the right people with NetworkAI.