References and Recommendation Request

Prompt

Help me request professional references and LinkedIn recommendations for my job search.

Context about my ask:
- Who I'm asking: [NAME, TITLE, AND HOW YOU KNOW THEM]
- My relationship with them: [HOW YOU WORKED TOGETHER AND FOR HOW LONG]
- Role I'm applying for: [TARGET ROLE]
- Key skills I want them to speak to: [2-3 SKILLS OR QUALITIES]
- Deadline (if applicable): [DATE]

Write the following:

**1. Reference Request Email**
Warm, professional, specific. Tell them exactly what the role requires so they can tailor their comments. Make it easy to say yes. Give them an out gracefully.

**2. LinkedIn Recommendation Request Message**
Specific ask with suggested themes to address. Acknowledge their time. Make it easy by offering to draft a version they can edit.

**3. Suggested Recommendation Draft** (to offer them as a starting point)
A genuine, specific LinkedIn recommendation they can use as a first draft. Highlight a specific project or achievement we worked on together. Make it sound like them, not me.

**4. Thank-You Note** (post-reference/recommendation)
Warm, specific, memorable. Not generic.

For all messages: personal, not transactional. Show I value the relationship beyond just what I need right now.