{{company_name}}
{{company_address}}
Phone: {{phone}} | Email: {{email}} | Web: {{website}}
Reference Request
Dear {{previous_employer}},
{{candidate_name}} has applied for the position of {{position}} at {{company_name}} and has listed you as a referee. With their written consent, we kindly request verification of the following details.
Information Requested
- Dates of employment
- Position(s) held
- Reason for leaving
- Overall performance rating
- Whether you would re-employ the candidate
Confidentiality
Your response will be treated as strictly confidential and used only to support the recruitment decision. Please reply to {{hr_email}} by {{deadline}}.
Acknowledgement & Signatures
By signing below, both parties confirm they have read, understood, and agreed to the terms of this document.
Purpose & Context
This reference is issued by {{company_name}} regarding {{employee_name}}, who was employed as {{job_title}} in {{department}}. It is intended for legitimate employment, academic, or professional purposes only.
Employment Summary
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Full Name | {{employee_name}} |
| Position Held | {{job_title}} |
| Department | {{department}} |
| Dates of Employment | From / To |
| Reporting Manager | {{manager_name}} |
| Last Known Compensation | Confidential — disclosed only with consent |
Performance & Contribution
- Consistency in meeting and exceeding role expectations during the tenure described.
- Specific outcomes and projects delivered by the individual.
- Demonstrated technical and behavioural strengths observed by the manager.
- Areas for continued development, where appropriate.
Conduct & Compliance
During their tenure, the individual was employed in good standing and there are no disciplinary matters disclosed in this reference. Any non-disclosure obligations between the parties remain in force.
Recommendation Statement
Based on direct working experience, we recommend {{employee_name}} for opportunities aligned with the strengths described above. We are available to discuss this reference further upon written request and with the individual's consent.
Disclaimer
This reference reflects the personal and professional opinion of the named referee based on direct working experience and the records available at the time of issue. It is provided in good faith and without legal liability to {{company_name}} or the referee.
Document Control
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Document Owner | Human Resources — {{company_name}} |
| Category | Reference |
| Version | 1.0 |
| Effective Date | {{date}} |
| Next Review | Annually from effective date |
| Approved By | {{manager_name}} |
| Classification | Internal — Confidential |
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