LinkedIn: Recommendation request message prompt

Dear [Supervisor's Name],

I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to request your valuable support as I explore a new career opportunity in our industry.

As you know, I had the privilege of working with you for several years at [Company Name], where I served as [Your Job Title]. During our time together, I greatly appreciated the professional mentorship you provided, including the [mention a specific skill or project you collaborated on]. This experience has equipped me with [mention 1-2 key skills or accomplishments that are relevant to the new role].

I am now considering a new challenge as a [Job Title] at [New Company]. Given your deep understanding of both our industry and my professional capabilities, I would be deeply grateful if you could provide a recommendation letter or serve as a reference for me. In particular, I believe that the [mention a specific skill or project we worked on together] would be particularly relevant to this new opportunity.

Please feel free to highlight any aspects of my background or work ethic that you believe would be most applicable to this role at [New Company]. I understand that you are a busy professional and I appreciate any time you can devote to supporting my career growth.

Thank you in advance for your consideration of my request. I remain very grateful for the opportunities I had to grow professionally under your guidance at [Company Name].

Best regards,
[Your Name]
[Your Contact Information]