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How do you informally ask for a letter of recommendation?

Instead of asking, Could you write a letter? Ask your potential recommender, Do you feel you know me well enough to write a letter of recommendation for me for this particular position/program/school/scholarship/etc.

What is the etiquette for asking for a letter of recommendation?

Start early. Ideally, give the person three to four weeks, but never less than two weeks to complete the recommendation. Most faculty and staff are very busy and have numerous recommendations to write, so you want to be courteous.

How do you politely ask for a letter of recommendation via email?

I hope youre well. Im in the process of applying to [school or company name] and want to ask if you feel comfortable writing a strong letter of recommendation on my behalf. I thoroughly enjoyed my time as [your relationship to the recommender].

What is a good way to request, ask for a reference or recommendation?

Im applying to (program) and would like to ask if you will write a recommendation for me. My recommendations will need to be submitted by (date) (format). Im happy to provide copies of (major class project, CV, application statements) if those are helpful to you.

How do you politely ask for a letter of recommendation?

The best way to ask for a letter of recommendation is directly. Tell your potential reference what you are applying for, tell them that you are looking for people to write recommendation letters, and then ask The Question: ``Can you write me a strong letter of recommendation?