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Reference Letter, Request by Former Employee

Date:

Dear _______________:

I am writing to request a letter of reference from you because of our good working relationship in the past. Anything you can do in this regard would be much appreciated. As usual, it would be helpful if you could attend to this promptly.

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

My employment with the Company ran from ___________ to ________

Please note that I have included a Permission Letter for your files, to authorize you to release this information.

Please send the letter directly to: ___________________________________________.

Please contact me if you have any questions or need additional information.

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

Best regards,

_______________

Reference Seeker

Enc. Permission Letter Authorizing Reference