Request for Reference

Company Letterhead

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Phone: {{phone}}

Email: {{email}}

Website: {{website}}

Date

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Recipient Details

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Subject: Request for Reference - {{applicant_name}}

Dear {{referee_name}},

We are writing to you in connection with {{applicant_name}}, who has applied for the position of {{position_applied_for}} at {{company_name}} / for admission to {{institution_name}} for the {{program_name}} program. {{applicant_name}} has provided your name as a professional/academic reference.

Information Required

We would be grateful if you could provide an honest and objective assessment of {{applicant_name}}'s suitability for this role/program. Specifically, we are interested in your observations regarding the following:

Specific Areas of Inquiry (choose applicable)

1. Relationship with the applicant: How do you know {{applicant_name}} and for how long?

2. Key strengths and weaknesses (if any) relevant to the position/program.

3. Performance, achievements, and responsibilities in their previous role/academic pursuit at {{previous_organisation}}.

4. Interpersonal skills, teamwork, and communication abilities.

5. Reliability, punctuality, and ability to meet deadlines.

6. Problem-solving skills and initiative.

7. Leadership potential (if applicable).

8. Any other information you believe would be relevant to our assessment.

Confidentiality and Consent

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

{{applicant_name}} has provided their consent for us to contact you for a reference. A copy of their consent can be provided upon request.

Submission of Reference

Please provide your reference by {{response_date}} via email to {{hr_email_address}} or by post to the address above. A reference form is attached for your convenience [You may instruct your team to attach a form if needed, or simply delete this sentence and ask the referee to write a letter].

We appreciate your time and assistance in this matter.

Sincerely,

{{your_name}}

{{your_title}}

{{company_name}}