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Sample Reference Letters
Find inspiration in our curated catalog of reference letters. Each sample letter comes with guidelines and advice to help you find the right words.

Reference letters are letters written to endorse someone's general character and personality. A reference letter differs from a recommendation letter in that the latter supports the person's application for a specific job or education program and is usually addressed to a particular person. A reference letter is more general in nature, refers to the overall character of the person, and is not addressed to anyone in particular. It is normally addressed as "Dear sir/madam," or "To whom it may concern." The person who writes the reference letter is known as the referee, and he/she could be a close friend or colleague.
For you to write good reference letters, you need to know the candidates well to be able to express their best character. Start off with a salutation and the name of the person the letter is about. Write a sentence or two explaining how you know the person and for how long. Mention the strong qualities, characteristics, and strengths of the person in question. Giving brief examples, discuss why you feel the person will be a great addition to office and work culture. Use strong verbs but do not exaggerate. Conclude with your contacts and signature.
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Letter example to thank someone for writing a recommendation
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Letter example to thank someone for writing a reference
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Letter to thank someone for giving reference
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Letter to thank someone for writing a recommendation
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Requesting for Reference letter. Sample letter
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Sample letter to thank someone for writing a reference
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Thank you letter for a job referral. Sample letter
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Thank you letter to someone for writing a reference for your
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Credit Reference Letter. Sample letter
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Example credit reference letter for a potential client
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Example credit reference letter of a client
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Example credit reference letter recommending a client
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Sample credit reference letter disapproving the client
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Sample credit reference letter for a client
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Sample credit reference letter for a potential client
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Sample credit reference letter of a delinquent client
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Sample credit reference letter recommending a client
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Sample credit reference letter recommending a potential client
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Thanking a business associate for referral letter
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Credit letter asking details to a credit reference
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Credit letter examine an applicant's credit reference
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Credit letter investigating an applicant's credit reference
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Credit letter study an applicant's credit reference
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Doctor to doctor referral letter for a patient with special needs
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Medical referral letter for a patient who needs specialized care
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Physician to physician referral letter for a client moving out of state
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Reference letter for a nurse. Sample letter
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Referral letter for a client who needs a specialized service
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Referring a patient to a specialist. Sample letter
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Referring a patient to another doctor. Sample letter
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Thank you letter for referral to another doctor
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Thanking a doctor for referring one to another specialist
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Ask a former employer for a referral letter
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Interview thank you letter to prospective employer after being rejected
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Reference letter for an employee to meet a requirement of his landlord
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Character reference for a person appearing in court
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Character reference for acquaintance appearing as a court witness
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Character reference for court use. Sample letter
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Character reference letter for parent seeking child custody
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Character reference to a judge. Sample letter
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Reference letter to a judge. Sample letter
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Character reference for a job applicant. Sample letter
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Character reference for acquaintance seeking employment
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Example reference letter recommending someone for a job
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Referral letter for someone who is a good fit for a specific job
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Rejecting a job offered by an employer. Sample letter
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Rejecting an employment offer. Sample letter
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Response to a job rejection letter. Sample letter
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Sample reference letter recommending someone for a job
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Character reference letter for acquaintance with immigration application
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