Who it is for
Name and how you know them.
Recommendation request letter
Ask for a recommendation letter with context, deadline, and helpful details included.
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4 questions · about 2 minutes
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When to send a recommendation request
Send once you have a deadline and can tell the referee what the opportunity is. Give them time to say no.
What to include
The opportunity
Job, course, or programme.
The deadline
When they need to send it.
Helpful context
A CV, talking points, or the form they must use.
Mistakes that weaken the letter
Asking the day before
A good reference needs time.
No materials attached
Do not make them reconstruct your career from memory.