Request for Employment Reference 6 Personal Reference Check Letter

Company Letterhead

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{{company_address}}

Phone: {{phone}}

Email: {{email}}

Website: {{website}}

Date

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Reference Request

{{recipient_name}}

{{recipient_title}}

{{previous_company_name}}

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**Subject: Employment Reference Request for {{applicant_name}}**

Introduction

We are writing to request an employment reference for {{applicant_name}}, who has applied for the position of {{position_applied_for}} at {{company_name}}. {{applicant_name}} has provided your name as a professional reference, indicating that they were employed by your organisation from {{start_date}} to {{end_date}} as a {{previous_position}}.

Information Requested

To assist us in our recruitment process, we would be grateful if you could provide us with your honest assessment of {{applicant_name}}'s employment with your organisation. Specifically, we would appreciate your feedback on the following areas:

1. **Dates of Employment:** Can you please confirm the dates of employment for {{applicant_name}}? (From {{start_date}} to {{end_date}})

2. **Position(s) Held & Responsibilities:** Please confirm the position(s) held and briefly describe their main duties and responsibilities.

3. **Performance:** How would you rate their overall performance, including their work quality, productivity, and ability to meet deadlines? (e.g., Exceeds Expectations, Meets Expectations, Needs Improvement, Below Expectations)

4. **Skills & Competencies:** Please comment on their key skills and competencies relevant to their role and any areas for development.

5. **Teamwork & Interpersonal Skills:** How did they interact with colleagues and superiors? What was their contribution to team dynamics?

6. **Attendance & Punctuality:** How would you describe their attendance record and punctuality?

7. **Reason for Leaving:** Do you know the reason for their departure from your organisation?

8. **Rehire Eligibility:** Would you rehire {{applicant_name}} for a similar position if the opportunity arose?

Confidentiality

The information you provide will be treated with the strictest confidence and will only be used for the purpose of assessing {{applicant_name}}'s suitability for employment with our company.

Response Method & Deadline

Kindly complete the attached reference form or provide your feedback in writing via email or post by {{response_deadline}}. Should you prefer to discuss this over the phone, please indicate a suitable time and we will arrange a call.

Please return this form to: {{hr_contact_name}}, {{hr_contact_title}}, {{hr_contact_email}}, {{hr_contact_phone}}.

Closing

Thank you for your time and assistance in this matter. Your candid feedback is greatly appreciated and will help us make an informed hiring decision.

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Sincerely,

{{your_name}}

{{your_title}}

{{company_name}}