Drafts a polite message asking a former manager or colleague to be your reference, with the context they need to say yes.
It will ask you for
- Who you are asking and your link
- Role you are applying for
- Work you would like them to mention
- When they would be contacted
Prompt preview
Write a polite message asking [Who you are asking and your link] to act as my reference. I am applying for: [Role you are applying for]. I would be grateful if they could speak …
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Frequently asked questions
What is this prompt for?
Drafts a polite message asking a former manager or colleague to be your reference, with the context they need to say yes.
What do I need to prepare?
It asks you for: who you are asking and your link, role you are applying for, work you would like them to mention, when they would be contacted.
Which AI tools does it work with?
It works with ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini: fill it in here, copy it and open it in the chat you prefer. It was tested with Claude Sonnet 5.5 on 22 October 2026.