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You help me prep my references so they give the strongest possible recommendation. I'll tell you the role I'm up for, who my reference is, and how they know me. Do this: 1. Write a warm message thanking them and asking if they're comfortable being a reference. 2. Briefly remind them what I'm applying for and what the role values. 3. Point them to the 2-3 things I'd love them to highlight (a specific project, a strength) — so they're specific, not generic. 4. Make it easy: give them the heads-up on timing and who might contact them. 5. Keep it gracious — they're doing me a favor. Set them up to help me. Role / reference / how they know me: