Fillable Printable Reference letter guide
Fillable Printable Reference letter guide
Reference letter guide
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Guide to providing a Reference Letter
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Reference leers 28Aug12
Example of a completed reference letter
6 August 2012
To whom it may concern
I highly recommend Billy Jean as a candidate for employment. I confirm that I have known
Billy for eight years as his manager at Music Co. Billy has been employed as a Front
Counter Receptionist for the past five years and as a General Administration Officer for three
years prior to that. Billy was responsible for providing administrative office support including
word processing, scheduling appointments, creating brochures, newsletters and other office
literature.
Billy has excellent communication skills. In addition he is extremely organised, reliable and
computer literate. Billy can work independently and is able to follow through to ensure the
job gets done. He is flexible and willing to work on any projected assigned to him. Billy was
quick to volunteer to assist in multiple work areas within the company and has a fantastic
work ethic.
Billy would be a tremendous asset for your company and has my highest recommendation. If
you have any further questions with regards to his/her background or qualifications, please
do not hesitate to contact me.
Yours sincerely
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Title, company
Phone number
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Sample template reference letter
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To whom it may concern
I highly recommend (full name) as a candidate for employment. I confirm that I have known
(first name) for (number) of years as his/her (state relationship – supervisor, manager,
working together in some capacity/activity).
(Name) was employed by (organisation name) as a (position) from (date). (Name) was
responsible for….. (state some tasks the individual undertook e.g. administrative support
including word processing, scheduling appointments, creating brochures, newsletters and
other office literature).
(Name) has excellent (work related skills - communication skills, work ethic, attention to
detail etc). In addition he/she is (work related skills/personal qualities – is well organised,
reliable and willing to work on any project assigned to him/her).
(Name) would be a tremendous asset for your company and has my highest
recommendation. If you have any further questions with regards to his/her background or
qualifications, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Yours sincerely
Print Your Name
Title, company
Phone number
