Would you be a reference for me, {{first_name}}?

Hi {{first_name}},

I wanted to let you know that the reference calls are complete, and I'm grateful for the time you gave. Being a reference is a real favor and I don't take it lightly.

I'll keep you posted on how things turn out. Regardless of the outcome, your support made a difference.

Thank you again.

[[Your name]]

Hi {{first_name}},

I sent a note about a week ago asking if you'd be willing to serve as a professional reference for some roles I'm interviewing for. Just wanted to check whether that's something you'd be comfortable with.

Completely understand if it doesn't work. Just let me know either way so I can plan accordingly.

[[Your name]]

Hi {{first_name}},

Thank you again for agreeing to be a reference. [[Company name]] may be reaching out soon for the [[job title]] role. Here's what would help:

About the role: [[1-2 sentence summary of the position and what they're looking for]] Key points to cover: [[specific skill or experience 1]] and [[specific skill or experience 2]] Our shared work: [[brief reminder of the project or period you worked together, e.g., "the platform migration project at [company] in 2023"]]

The call is usually 10-15 minutes. They'll likely ask about my strengths, areas for growth, and how I work with a team. No need to prepare a script. Your honest perspective is exactly what they're looking for.

Thank you for doing this.

[[Your name]]