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Reference Request Email

Ask for a professional reference in a way that gets a yes and a great response.

👤 PromptStore Team ▲ 0 votes 📅 5/24/2026
#reference#networking#job application

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Write a reference request email/message that makes it easy for my contact to say yes AND write a glowing reference. I need two versions: 1. EMAIL — for former managers or colleagues I haven't spoken to in a while 2. LINKEDIN MESSAGE — for a more recent connection The message should: - Remind them of our specific work together (jog their memory) - Tell them exactly what role I

'm applying to and why - Give them an out (so they don't feel trapped) - Make it easy by offering to send them my resume and key talking points - Be warm and personal, not transactional Also write: A "reference cheat sheet" I can send them with talking points about my strengths, so their reference is actually useful. My details: - My contact: [NAME, THEIR ROLE, HOW WE WORKED TOGETHER] - Role I'm applying to: [POSITION AT COMPANY] - Top 3 things I want them to highlight: [LIST]…

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