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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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Requesting for Reference letter. Sample letter
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Thank you letter for a job referral. Sample letter
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Thanking a business associate for referral letter
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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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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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Character reference letter for acquaintance with immigration application
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Character reference sample letter for immigration purposes
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Reference letter for immigration purposes. Sample letter
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Job rejection letter to an applicant. Sample letter
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Reference letter for former subordinate applying for internal promotion
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Rejecting a job applicant. Sample letter
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Rejecting a job application after an interview with the applicant
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Rejecting a job application. Sample letter
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Rejecting an application. Sample letter
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Respond to an employment rejection letter. Sample letter
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Responding to an employment rejection letter. Sample letter
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Character reference letter for an apartment lease applicant
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Recommending someone applying as a tenant. Sample letter
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Reference letter for someone seeking to rent an apartment
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Reference sample letter for a potential apartment buyer
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Referral letter for a business applying for a lease
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Reference letter for a coworker. Sample letter
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Reference letter for someone requesting for a change of shift
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Thanking a superior for Reference letter. Sample letter
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Character reference for a person seeking to adopt a child
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Character reference for acquaintance applying for membership
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Character reference for an eagle scout. Sample letter
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Character reference letter. Sample letter
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