Professional references template

Professional reference letters are provided by employers to ex-employees during the application process for a new position. Some employers provide offers of employment on the basis of good references being received – if the references are not satisfactory the company can void the offer.

How do you write a professional reference?

A professional reference should be addressed to the hiring manager, or whoever has requested it and include some particular information. It should cover the relationship between the subject and yourself, as well as how long you have known each other. It should also include examples of your character, personality, and work ethic. They should aim to focus on two or three of your strongest qualities and provide specific examples to back these up. Lastly, it should include the referee’s contact details as the employer may wish to get in touch for more information either by phone or email.

An excellent character reference may be inspired by the job description of the position being applied for. If you provide this information to your referee the letter can include information that both sheds a positive light on you and exhibits why you are capable of fulfilling the roles and responsibilities outlined in the job description. Attention to detail here can make a big difference.

Sample Professional references letter:

REFERENCES:

{{Reference Name}}
{{Title}}
{{Company Name}}
{{Street Address}}
{{City, ST ZIP}}
{{Telephone}}
{{Email}}
Relationship: Relationship with reference at Company Name from dates of employment

REFERENCES:

{{Reference Name}}
{{Title}}
{{Company Name}}
{{Street Address}}
{{City, ST ZIP}}
{{Telephone}}
{{Email}}
Relationship: Relationship with reference at Company Name from dates of employment

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