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Write a Request for a Professional Recommendation
Generates a 110-150 word, structured recommendation request email to __NAME__ for __PURPOSE__, matching relationship formality, with subject, greeting, concise body, closing, and strict style constraints.
Prompt Content
Write a concise, professional email requesting a recommendation from Name for
<purpose>
Purpose
</purpose>
.
1. Assume Name is my Relationship; match formality accordingly.
2. Output exactly this structure:
• Subject: Request for Recommendation for
<purpose>
Purpose
</purpose>
• Greeting: Hello Name,
• Body: 4-6 sentences that state our working context, make the specific ask (recommendation for
<purpose>
Purpose
</purpose>
), why I'm asking you, a flexible timeframe (no specific dates), an offer to share materials (resume, details), and a no‑pressure opt‑out.
• Closing: Thank you, [Your Name]
Constraints:
• 110-150 words; single email block; no exclamation points.
• Polite, confident, and succinct; avoid flattery, clichés, apologies, and jargon.
• Active voice; clear, simple sentences.
• Do not invent specific projects, dates, submission platforms, or personal details.
• No questions to the user; produce the final email.
Variables
- Name
- Recipient's name as you will address them in the email.
- Example: Dr. Priya Shah
- Purpose
- Reason you need the recommendation (role, program, award, etc.).
- Example: a Senior Product Manager application at Acme Corp
- Relationship
- Your relationship to the recipient (guides formality).
- Example: former supervisor