Reference Request Message (Product) — ChatGPT Prompt

Help me with a career writing task: ChatGPT Prompt for Reference Request Message (Product).

Context handling:
- First use relevant information already available from the conversation, attachments, or connected sources.
- Do not ask me to repeat details you already have.
- If a required detail is missing, ask one short follow-up.
- State important assumptions. Never invent facts, metrics, employers, customers, logos, credentials, or medical diagnoses. Use [METRIC NEEDED] or [needs proof] when evidence is missing. Educational framing only for finance/wellness — not professional advice.

Situation:
{{situation}}

Audience:
{{audience}}

Proof points I can defend:
{{proof_points}}

Ask / desired outcome:
{{ask}}

Tone:
{{tone}}

Rules:
- Never invent employers, titles, metrics, or achievements.
- Do NOT duplicate generic LinkedIn headline/About/STAR-bullet/resume-for-JD workflows already published — focus on THIS job-to-be-done.
- Keep messages scannable. Offer 2-3 variants when useful (short / standard / warm).
- Flag anything that sounds exaggerated or AI-polished.
- Seed keyword focus: chatgpt reference request message product

Produce:
1) Assumptions and missing info
2) Strategy notes (why this approach)
3) Draft variants ready to send/paste
4) Subject lines / openers if email or message
5) Follow-up plan (timing + next touch)
6) Truth and tone check

What to expect

Example output

Example context

Example input