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Reference Letter, Request by Employer

Date:

Dear _______________:

I am writing to request a letter of reference from you because ____________ (“Candidate”) said you could comment on their work with you at your company. Anything you can do to add to our understanding of the abilities of the Candidate would be much appreciated.

If you would find it helpful to discuss this request, call me any time at your convenience at the number on this letterhead. It would be helpful if you could include the information on the following subjects in your reference letter: ______________________________________________________________________.

We have included a written copy of the Employee’s Permission to Release Employment information for your convenience and protection in preparing this request for a Reference Letter.

Please send the letter directly back to me at your earliest convenience.

Please contact me if you have any questions, need additional information, or would simply prefer to give us an oral reference.

Thank you in advance for your help and prompt attention to my request.

Yours very truly,

_______________

Reference Seeker

cc Copy of Employee’s Permission to Release Employment information.