REQUEST FOR REFERRAL FOLLOWING FAILED JOB APPLICATION

Dear Felix

It was a pleasure to [meet with you the other day / submit an application to your firm] regarding the [STATE POSITION, ex. sales manager] position. I was truly upset to hear that I will not be working at [FIRM, ex. XYZ Inc].

I would like to take this opportunity, however, to ask you for a referral. Having an idea as to my skills and experience, I am sure you may know of an opportunity for me. Please contact me at XXX-XX-XX at your convenience.

Regards
Lydia