Free Request for Reference Template

It’s essential to know the right people to ask for a reference to increase your chances of being hired. Also, you need to know what are the important details to include in your reference that will you get the job you’ve been dreaming of. Find out how you can convince your prospective employer to hire you and be part of their company with the aid of our Request for Reference letter template. Why stress yourself of creating your own request letter when you can make this your own? Simply replace highlighted words with your own details. Download onto your PC or mobile devices with ease. Save time and effort when you utilize this beneficial Request for Reference letter template immediately!

REQUEST FOR REFERENCE

[DATE]

Dear [RECIPIENT NAME],

I am writing to request you to provide a reference for me. As you know, I worked as a [POSITION] for [NAME OF COMPANY] under the [SPECIFY] department. I was hired on [HIRING DATE] and have worked on [RESPONSIBILITIES] along with my team members.

I have worked at the company for a period of [NUMBER] [WEEK/MONTH/YEAR] following my initial hiring date, but eventually resigned on [RESIGNATION DATE] due to [REASON].

After taking considerable time in managing the aforementioned circumstances, I am now currently looking into a [NEW POSITION] position at [ANOTHER COMPANY NAME] and would like to request for a reference letter from the company confirming my previous status as an employee at [NAME OF COMPANY]. I would be extremely grateful if you could attest my skills and accomplishments in providing the much needed assistance in executing said certain company’s projects and programs, as well as related company work. If you would like, I can also offer some additional information regarding my previous work experience under your company to make the process easier.

Thank you very much and I wish your company nothing but the best. 

Regards,

[YOUR SIGNATURE]

[YOUR NAME]