Sample Reference Letter from a Teacher

Attn: Julia M. Jones
Re: Katie Kingston

Dear Ms. Jones:

I am writing this reference at the request of Katie Kingston who is applying for Student Volunteer Program at St. Francis Hospital this summer.

I have known Katie for two years in my capacity as a teacher at Smithtown Middle School School. Katie took English and Spanish from me and earned superior grades in those classes. Based on Katie's grades, attendance and class participation, I'd rate Katie's academic performance in my class as superior.

Katie has a number of strengths to offer an employer. Katie is always interested in supporting others. For example, this year when we worked on our class community service project, Katie was helpful to me in collecting and organizing the food for the food pantry here in Smithtown.

In conclusion, I would highly recommend Katie Kingston. If her performance in my class is any indication of how she'd perform in your position, Katie will be a positive addition to your organization. If you should ever need any additional information you can feel free to contact me at 555-5555 or by email at email@email.com anytime.

Sincerely,

Susan Samuels
Teacher, Smithtown Middle School

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

Sample Reference Checking Letter

Keene Graphic Design
10 Valley Lane
Keene, Kentucky 40339

April 13, 2007

Mr. Tom Smith
20 Ridge Road
Wilmore, Kentucky 40390

Re: Reference for Ms. Amy Rhineheart

Dear Mr. Tom 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 provide this information, we need 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, correct hiring decision. Please be aware that any information that 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

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Termination Letter

CONFIDENTIAL

December 5, 2006

Thomas Zatinski
795 Gilmour St.
Apt. 508
Chicago, IL, 60611

Dear Thomas:

It is with sincere regret that I must inform you that your employment at Addison Systems Inc. will be terminated as of Friday January 31, 2006.

As you know, the Downsizing Task Force delivered their report to the general manager in late October, 2006. Among the task force recommendations was the elimination of all temporary and contract positions. Since you occupy a temporary position, your position is automatically subject to the task force recommendations.

I would like to make it absolutely clear that in no way does your termination reflect that the company is in any way unhappy with your work performance over the past 18 months. In fact, you have been highly regarded as one of our most productive contract staffers. Unfortunately, you and the other non-permanent staff that are being let go are simply a reflection of the general economic downturn in the fiber-optics industry over the past year.

In an effort to try to reduce the impact of this termination, the company has worked out a severance arrangement that will give you one week's pay for each month you worked beyond 12 months. In your case this will amount to six (6) weeks of severance pay. In addition, your medical and dental coverage will remain in effect until the end of the severance period. You will soon receive a letter from the Human Resources Department with all of the details on the severance package.

Thomas, given your qualifications and proven abilities, I am confident that you will be able to find another position in the relatively near future. If you would like, I would be pleased to write a recommendation letter for you, to help with your job search.

Sincerely,

Fred Shandling
Unit Manager

cc: R. Jackson, Human Resources