Request a reference

• Snippet
• Requests and asks
• 4 blanks to fill

Hi Name,

I am applying for Role at Company. Would you be willing to be a reference? They may reach out in the next week.

Thank you so much.

About this template

Asks a former colleague to vouch for you.

Category

Email essentials

Pack

Requests and asks

Type

Snippet, a short message

Asks for

Name, Role, Company, Timing

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Hi {{Name}},

I am applying for {{Role}} at {{Company}}. Would you be willing to be a reference? They may reach out in the next {{choice:Timing|week|two weeks}}.

Thank you so much.

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