Reference Check Letter 4 Request for Reference

Company Letterhead

{{company_name}}

{{company_address}}

{{phone}}

{{email}}

{{website}}

Date

{{date}}

Recipient Information

{{reference_name}}

{{reference_title}}

{{reference_company}}

{{reference_address}}

Subject

Request for Professional Reference – {{applicant_first_name}} {{applicant_last_name}}

Salutation

Dear {{reference_name}},

Introduction

{{company_name}} is currently considering {{applicant_first_name}} {{applicant_last_name}} for the position of {{position_applied_for}}. {{applicant_first_name}} has provided your name as a professional reference due to your prior working relationship at {{previous_company}} from {{start_date_employment}} to {{end_date_employment}}.

Request for Information

To assist us in our recruitment process, we would be grateful if you could provide us with your honest assessment of {{applicant_first_name}}'s suitability for this role. We are particularly interested in the following areas:

1. What was your relationship with {{applicant_first_name}} and in what capacity did you know them?

2. What were {{applicant_first_name}}'s primary responsibilities and duties?

3. How would you describe {{applicant_first_name}}'s performance in terms of {{key_skill_1}}, {{key_skill_2}}, and {{key_skill_3}} (e.g., teamwork, problem-solving, communication, reliability)?

4. What are {{applicant_first_name}}'s greatest strengths and areas for development?

5. Would you re-employ {{applicant_first_name}} if a suitable opportunity arose?

6. Is there anything else you feel we should know that would be relevant to our hiring decision?

Confidentiality and Contact

Please be assured that any information you provide will be treated with the utmost confidentiality and will only be used for the purpose of evaluating {{applicant_first_name}}'s application.

We would appreciate it if you could complete and return this reference email / form by {{response_due_date}}. You may reply to this email, or if you prefer to speak directly, please contact {{hiring_manager_name}} at {{hiring_manager_phone_number}} or {{hiring_manager_email_address}}.

Closing

Thank you for your time and assistance in this matter.

Signature Block

Sincerely,

{{your_name}}

{{your_title}}

{{company_name}}