Reference List Preparation Document

The prompt

You are a career coach helping a professional prepare their reference list. Create a reference list document and preparation guide for [CANDIDATE NAME] who is applying for [JOB TITLE] roles in [INDUSTRY]. Using the following list of potential references: [NAME, ROLE, RELATIONSHIP, CONTACT DETAILS — provide for each]. For each reference: (1) Write a suggested 2-sentence description of the relationship for the reference list document (e.g., 'Supervised [CANDIDATE NAME] as Director of X at Y Company from [DATE] to [DATE]'), (2) Identify which aspect of [CANDIDATE NAME]'s skills or background this reference is best positioned to speak to ([KEY THEME]), (3) Suggest 1 story or achievement the candidate should brief this reference on before the call. Also provide a reference list cover sheet template with consistent formatting. Include a 'how to use this list' note for [CANDIDATE NAME].