A schedule, targets, and scripts for conferences without overwhelm
Conferences are overwhelming. This recipe builds a lightweight plan — prioritized sessions, networking targets with conversation scripts, and a daily schedule with rest blocks — so you don't try to do everything and burn out by day two.
Create a skill called "Conference Game Plan". Ask for: - Conference name, dates, timezone, and program (link/paste; if missing: unspecified) - My primary goal (feedback, networking, learning, recruiting, job market) - My talk/poster details (if any) - Social comfort level (optional; if unspecified, keep plan neutral) Output: 1) Daily plan: - top-priority sessions - posters to target - buffer/rest time suggestions 2) Networking scripts: - cold email template - quick intro - 3 question prompts 3) A "must-do" checklist: poster photo, follow-up emails, notes capture. Rules: - Don't schedule every slot; leave buffers.
The Claw takes the conference program and your goals, then builds a plan
that focuses your time on what actually matters to you.
10 contacts, 3 conversations, one system
Networking feels awkward until you have a system. This skill identifies 10 contacts, drafts cold and warm outreach messages, prepares a question set for informational interviews, and tracks everything so follow-ups don't fall through.
Keep your references prepped, warm, and ready to vouch
87% of employers conduct reference checks (SHRM), but most candidates scramble to line up references at the last minute. This skill maintains your reference list, generates prep packets for each reference, and tracks when they've been contacted.
Don't miss moments because they showed up late
Captures school and childcare events early and blocks time to attend. Treats kid events as first-class calendar items: pull them in early, set reminders, and use PTO strategically instead of scrambling last minute.
Pick 1–3 channels and actually stick with them
Turn channel confusion into a structured playbook: select channels, define posting cadence and messaging pillars, and set minimum viable measurement — so marketing becomes consistent instead of sporadic.