This letter is to be used when writing to a referee nominated by a job applicant. The letter asks the referee to confirm the applicant's dates of employment and suitability for the role.
[Company name]
[Sender address]
[date]
[Recipient name]
[Recipient address]
Dear [Recipient first name],
REFERENCE REQUEST: [INSERT JOB TITLE], [INSERT NAME OF APPLICANT]
The person named above has applied for a job with this company and has given your name as someone who we can contact for a reference.
I would be most grateful if you would confirm the employment details and give comment on the persons suitability based on the requirements of the job.
Please find enclosed a Job Description and Person Specification for the post that the person has applied for. I have also included a form that you may find useful in giving the reference. [A stamped addressed envelope has also been included for your use.]
[The intended date of interview is [insert date]. Please return
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Reviewed 30 April 2022