Referral Request Letter

To: [Recipient name and email]
From: [Sender name and email]
Subject: [Specific, relevant subject line]

Personal Context

[Relationship, recipient, and reason for reaching out now]

Role and Why It Fits

[Target role, team, requisition link, and fit]

Evidence to Forward

[One or two concise proof points or attached materials]

The Specific Ask

[Referral, introduction, advice, or no-pressure decline option]

Thanks and Follow-Up

[Thank-you and follow-up timing]

Requested next step: [Low-friction call to action, owner, and date]

Signature: [Name, role, organization, and contact details]