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Negative Response_Experience

This template is used to formally decline a request to provide a reference or recommendation for an individual. It is suitable for businesses that have a policy against providing such endorsements or are unable to do so for specific reasons.

Updated 16d ago
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{{company_name}}

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Phone: {{phone}} | Email: {{email}} | Web: {{website}}

Negative Response_Experience

Negative Response_Experience

{{company_name}} {{company_address}} Phone: {{phone}} Email: {{email}} Website: {{website}}

DATE: {{date}}

PRIVATE AND CONFIDENTIAL {{recipient_name}} {{recipient_address}}

SUBJECT: RESPONSE TO REFERENCE REQUEST FOR {{applicant_name}}

Dear {{recipient_name}},

Thank you for contacting {{company_name}} regarding a reference for {{applicant_name}}.

We acknowledge your request dated {{request_date}} for a reference concerning {{applicant_name}}.

Reason for Negative Response

Please be advised that it is the policy of {{company_name}} not to provide detailed references or recommendations for current or former employees beyond confirming dates of employment and positions held.

Alternatively, we regret to inform you that we are unable to provide a reference at this time.

Our policy dictates that we can only confirm dates of employment and the position(s) held by {{applicant_name}} during their tenure with {{company_name}}.

These details are as follows: Position(s) held: {{positions_held}} Dates of employment: From {{start_date}} to {{end_date}}.

Further Information

We understand that this may not be the comprehensive response you were hoping for, and we apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

Thank you for your understanding.

Sincerely,

{{your_name}}

{{your_title}}

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