Can AI write a request for a job reference?

The made-up sample:

• [NAME, HOW WE WORKED TOGETHER]Jordan Patel, my manager during my two‑year stint as a marketing analyst at BrightWave Solutions, where we collaborated on quarterly campaign reviews and cross‑functional workshops.
• [ROLE, COMPANY]Senior Marketing Strategist, HorizonTech Innovations
• [2 TO 3 STRENGTHS OR PROJECTS]• Led the 'EcoLaunch' product rollout, boosting initial sales by 35%. • Developed data‑driven audience segmentation that improved email open rates by 22%. • Recognized for strong cross‑team communication and agile project management.
• [WHEN THEY MIGHT BE CONTACTED]They may be contacted next week, likely between Monday, October 14 and Wednesday, October 16.

• ✓Make it easy to say no
• ✓Include the role and talking points
• ✓Never put words in their mouth; use reminders
• ✓Didn't make up details we never gave it

What came back (excerpt):

If you're available and willing, I'd love it if you could speak with them about my qualifications.

Hi Jordan, 

I hope you're doing well. I'm reaching out as I'm currently applying for a Senior Marketing Strategist role at HorizonTech Innovations. If you're available and willing, I'd love it if you could speak with them about my qualifications. As a reminder, during my time at BrightWave Solutions, I led the 'EcoLaunch' product rollout, developed data-driven audience segmentation, and was recognized for my cross-team communication and agile project management skills. You may be contacted between October 14-16. No pressure at all if you're busy or unable to take the call - I completely understand. 

Best regards, [Your Name]

Ensure the word count stays below the 150‑word limit.

The made-up sample (a messier one):

• [NAME, HOW WE WORKED TOGETHER]Jordan Lee – we worked together on the quarterly marketing analytics project at BrightWave Media (2022‑2023) and I also pitched a side‑project for the internal dashboard, though we never fully launched it.
• [ROLE, COMPANY]Senior Data Analyst, NovaTech Solutions
• [2 TO 3 STRENGTHS OR PROJECTS]my ability to translate raw data into actionable insights, especially the customer churn model that cut churn by 12%; and the automated reporting pipeline I built using Python and Airflow that saved the team ~10 hrs/week.
• [WHEN THEY MIGHT BE CONTACTED]They might reach out next week, probably Tuesday or Wednesday afternoon, but I’ll let you know the exact day once HR finalizes the schedule.

• ✓Make it easy to say no
• ✓Include role and talking points
• ✓Never put words in their mouth; use reminders
• ✓Message under 150 words (117 words, counted by code)
• ✓Didn't make up details we never gave it

What came back (excerpt):

As a reminder, some highlights from our project include the customer churn model that reduced churn by 12% and the automated reporting pipeline I built using Python and Airflow, which saved the team around 10 hours per week.

Hi Jordan, 

I hope you're doing well. I'm reaching out as I'm currently applying for a Senior Data Analyst role at NovaTech Solutions. If you're available and willing, I'd appreciate it if you could speak with them about our time working together at BrightWave Media. 

As a reminder, some highlights from our project include the customer churn model that reduced churn by 12% and the automated reporting pipeline I built using Python and Airflow, which saved the team around 10 hours per week. 

No pressure at all, and please don't feel obligated - I completely understand if you're busy. I'll let you know the exact day once HR finalizes the schedule, likely Tuesday or Wednesday afternoon next week.

Best, [Your Name]

Ensure the response stays below the 150‑word limit.