Employee Reference Letter

Joe Smith
Main St. Company
123 Main St.
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Joe.Smith@reference.edu

January 4, 200X

Mr. Joe Boss
Manager
Acme Company
456 Main St.
Philadelphia, PA 12345

Dear Mr. Boss,

It is my pleasure to recommend Mike Applicant, his performance working as a consultant for Main St. Company proved that he will be a valuable addition to any company.

I have known Mike for two years in my capacity as Assistant Manager at Main St. Company. Mike worked for me on various projects as a consultant, and based on his work, I would rank him as one of the best consultants we have ever had.

Mike distinguished himself by consistently submitting exceptionally well-researched and well-written reports on our clients. Mike is highly intelligent and has good analytical and communication skills.

If his performance in our company is a good indication of how he would perform in yours, he would be an extremely positive asset to your program.

If I can be of any further assistance, or provide you with any further information, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Yours Sincerely,

Joe Smith

Sample Reference Letter for Graduate School

I highly recommend Emily Smith as a candidate for graduate school. I have worked with Emily in my position as Associate Director, Name College.

While a student at Name College, Emily was employed in various positions including teaching a museum program to fourth grade classes in the Saratoga Springs School District, teaching both adults and children to ride horses, and managing horse show participation for a local riding stable. She accomplished all these tasks with great initiative and with a very positive attitude.

Emily has a wonderful rapport with people of all ages, especially the "at-risk" children she worked with at Carroll Hill School and Prospect Child and Family Center. Emily has a special talent working with the children who need more guidance and support than those typically found in a traditional classroom setting.

Her ability to connect with her students and her talent at teaching simple concepts, as well as more advanced topics, are both truly superior. She has excellent written and verbal communication skills, is extremely organized, reliable, and computer literate.

Emily would be a tremendous asset to your program and I recommend her to you without reservation. If you have any further questions with regard to her background or qualifications, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Jane Doe

Sample Reference Request Letter

Dear Mr. Doe,

I am writing to ask whether it would be possible for you to provide a reference for me?

If you were able to attest to my qualifications for employment, and the skills I attained during my tenure at ABC Company, I would sincerely appreciate it.

I am in the process of seeking employment and a positive reference from you would enhance my prospects of achieving my career goals.

Please let me know if there is any information I can provide regarding my experience to assist you in giving me a reference. I can be reached at jsmith@abcd.com or (111) 111-1111.

Thank you for your consideration.

Sincerely,

John Smith

Sympathy Letter

November 15, 2006

Mrs. Edith Hampton
4575 Village Drive
Seattle, WA 98105-5032

Dear Mrs. Hampton:

I was deeply saddened to learn of Frank's death and I would like to express my sincere sympathy to you and your family on behalf of the senior management team here at Interconnect Corp. Your husband was highly respected by managers and employees alike throughout the entire company. He was regarded as a visionary leader by anyone who ever worked with him.

Frank's contributions to this company during his 27 years of dedicated and selfless service were many and varied. In the early years he was a major part of our initial expansion overseas, and a number of the offices he set up in Europe are still operating very successfully. In recent years Frank was a key player in our transformation to full digital technology, a move which catapulted us into a leadership position in the industry. Believe me, his contributions to this company will not be forgotten.

Please accept my heartfelt condolences at this difficult time and I ask you to please pass these sentiments on to your children. Your husband was a remarkable man in many ways. Knowing him personally as I did for many years, I am well aware of the difference he made in the lives of many people, both here in the company, and in his private life. He will be missed by many.

With sincere sympathy,

Charles T. Simpson
President and CEO