Sample Reference Request Letter Template printable pdf download

Sample Reference Request Letter Template

REFERENCE REQUEST SAMPLE

The details that you ask will depend on the type of position and level of seniority.

This sample letter outlines the main areas that you may want to find out about. You

can however tailor your letter and follow up the written reference request with a

telephone call. Some organisations will respond to this and others will only give you

the bare facts about the referee. It will depend on their internal policy for giving out

references.

Company name

Address

Date

Dear (Name of referee)

Ref: (Name of Applicant) – application for the post of (Job Title)

I would be very grateful if you could provide a reference for (Name of Applicant),

who has applied for the above post at (Name of Organisation).

I am enclosing a copy of the job description and the person specification for the post,

and would really appreciate your views on (Name of applicant)’s suitability for this

position. Please indicate your knowledge of his/her qualifications and ability to carry

out the duties specified in the job description and how you feel he/she would meet

the requirements as stated on the person specification. (Instead you may wish to

give a brief description of the post and key skills required for the job role and

ask the referee to comment on their suitability.)

(Name of Applicant) states that he/she is currently employed by (You / Name of

Organisation) as a (Job Title) with responsibility for (insert as appropriate) during

their employment with you. They have also gained experience (insert as

appropriate). I would be grateful if you could let me know whether those statements

are accurate along with details of (Name of Applicant)’s current salary.

Sample Reference Request Letter Template