Academic Reference Request Template

Request academic references effectively:

Reference Context:
- Purpose: ${{PURPOSE}}
- Number of References Needed: ${{NUMBER}}
- Deadline: ${{DEADLINE}}
- Submission Method: ${{METHOD}}

Potential Recommenders:
- Recommender 1: ${{REC_1}}
- Relationship: ${{REL_1}}
- Last Contact: ${{CONTACT_1}}

Your Qualifications:
- Key Achievements: ${{ACHIEVEMENTS}}
- Relevant Experience: ${{EXPERIENCE}}
- Goals: ${{GOALS}}

Create templates for:
1. Initial ask email/conversation
2. Formal request follow-up
3. Information packet for recommender
4. Deadline reminder (tactful)
5. Thank you communication
6. Update on outcome
7. Declining recommender gracefully
8. Cultivating relationships proactively
9. What to include in materials
10. Platform-specific guidance
11. Rush request handling
12. Negative response handling
13. Multiple recommendation management
14. Long-term reference strategy
15. Recommender selection criteria