Re: Reference for Ms.

Amy Rhineheart

Dear Mr. Smith:

The applicant cited above has applied for employment with Keene Graphic
Design. In her employment application, she has listed you as a reference. If
you can please provide the following information: we would like to know the
applicant's work history, educational history, and personal qualifications or
fitness for employment.

Please answer these questions to the best of your ability, as this information
allows us to make an informed hiring decision.

Please be aware that any information you provide will be kept strictly
confidential. A release authorizing you to provide the requested information
has been signed by the applicant and a copy is attached.

Please verify by answering the following questions:

How long have you known Ms. Rhineheart?

What is the nature of your relationship with the applicant?

Why do you think Ms. Rhineheart is a good candidate for this position?

Please list any specific qualifications or characteristics that you feel would
make her suitable for this position, or any reasons as to why she would excel
at this position.

Do you know of any reasons that may prevent Ms. Rhineheart from fulfilling
her position?

Do you know of any reasons why her performance would not be satisfactory?

Information provided by:

Signature: ____________________

Date: ___/___/___

Thank you for your cooperation in providing these answers. We appreciate

your prompt response.

Sincerely,

Jason Brown
Human Resources Manager
Keene Graphic Design

Subject line: [Job_title] at [Company_name]

Dear [Candidate_name] / Hi [Candidate_name],

Thank you for taking the time to talk to us about the [Job_title] position and
[completing your assignment]. We enjoyed getting to know you and we’d
like to move to the [next/final] stage of the process. Could you provide me
with [two] references of yours? It would be nice if you could send me the
names, reporting relationship and phones or emails of [two] of your former
[managers/colleagues].

Feel free to contact me if you have any questions.

All the best / Kind regards,

[Your name]
[Your email signature]

Dear <reference name>,

My name is <your name> and I work at Washington State University. Your contact
information has been provided to me by <applicant’s name>.I am writing to conduct a
reference check for <name of applicant> who is being considered for a <position title>
position within our <department/area/college name> at Washington State University.
I have attached a word document that contains questions about <applicant’s name>. Please
provide as much detail as possible. I appreciate you taking time to complete this reference
for <applicant’s name>; your responses will assist us in making a hiring decision. Please
provide your response by <DATE>.
Sincerely,
<your name>

Date

Name of Referee
Address of Referee

Dear (referee’s name)

RE: (employee’s name)

The above named has applied for a position of Personal Assistant and has given
your name as a referee.
I would be grateful if you would be kind enough to answer the following questions,
along with any relevant additional comments that you may care to offer, and return in
the enclosed stamped addressed envelope.

Has this person experience relating to the enclosed job description within their
current
role with you?
How reliable has this person been whilst working for you?
What periods of sick leave has this person had and what were the reasons?

May I take this opportunity to thank you for your co-operation and assure you that
this information will be treated in the strictest confidence.

Yours sincerely,

Hello [Name],

My name is [your name] and I work for [your company name]. We’re in the
process of hiring for a [job title] and one of your former colleagues,
[Candidate_name], has made the final cut.

Before we make an official offer, I’d like some more information to ensure
we’re making the right choice. I’m reaching out to you because
[Candidate_name pointed to you as a potential reference/ mentioned you
were her manager for several years/ etc.] It’d be very useful if you could tell
me a bit about your overall experience working with [Candidate_name] and
whether you’d recommend [him/her].

Could I call you for a brief discussion today or tomorrow? Please let me
know if the number [Candidate_name] provided is accurate:
[+00100000000]. If you’d rather send me information via email, feel free to
do so.

Of course, our communication is confidential.

Thank you for your help,

Dear [EMPLOYER NAME]:

We have received an application for employment from [APPLICANT NAME], a

[CURRENT/PREVIOUS] employee of [EMPLOYER], seeking the position of [JOB TITLE]
with our company.

It would be helpful to us if you would provide the following information regarding

[APPLICANT NAME];
 Dates of employment with your company
 Rate of pay and description of job duties
 Evaluation of performance
 Reason for end of employment
 Any other relevant information
A form to complete this information requested follows this page.

A form authorizing your release of this information by [APPLICANT NAME] is also

enclosed.

Please let us know whether the information you provide should be kept confidential.

Thank you for your cooperation with providing this information, your assistance is
appreciated.

Sincerely,
Date

Name of Referee
Address of Referee

Dear (referee’s name)

RE: (employee’s name)

The above named has applied for a position of Personal Assistant and has given
your name as a referee.

I would be grateful if you would be kind enough to answer the following questions,
along with any relevant additional comments that you may care to offer, and return in
the enclosed stamped addressed envelope.

Has this person experience relating to the enclosed job description within their
current
role with you?
How reliable has this person been whilst working for you?
What periods of sick leave has this person had and what were the reasons?

May I take this opportunity to thank you for your co-operation and assure you that
this information will be treated in the strictest confidence.

Yours sincerely,

(Your name)