Sample Letters

REQUEST COMPANY FOR REFERENCE ON POTENTIAL EMPLOYEE

[DATE, ex. Wednesday, June 11, 1998]

[NAME, COMPANY AND ADDRESS, ex.
John Smith
XYZ Inc.
1234 First Street
Suite 567
Anycity, Anystate  85245]

Dear [NAME, ex. John Smith],

We are considering [NAME, ex. James Johnson] for the position of [POSITION, ex. Sales Manager] at [FIRM NAME, ex. PowerAccount Limited].  As [he/she] has identified you as a reference, I would be delighted if you could provide us with your professional opinion as to [his/her] strengths and weaknesses.  {STATE OTHER REQUESTED INFORMATION, ex. We are interested in his managerial skills, his abilities to work in teams, and any other information you deem relevant.}

I thank you in advance and look forward to your reply.

Sincerely,

[YOUR NAME, ex. Jill Jones]