Request for Employment Reference
This letter is from a company requesting a reference from a
job applicant’s previous employer.
TicToc Clocks, Inc.
8071 Speedway • Indianapolis, IN 46107
February 28, 20XX
J. Carson Jamison, President
Weatherman Time
33 Little House Road
Columbus, OH 43230
Dear Mr. Jamison:
Statement of
We recently received an application from Carl Olson for the
Candidate
position of master carpenter with our firm. We understand he was
previously employed by you.
Explanation of
We would appreciate any information you could give us
Request
concerning Mr. Olson’s work habits, expertise as master carpenter
and attitude. We would also appreciate you sharing with us the
reason he no longer works for your firm.
Deadline
We look forward to hearing from you in early March. Please
advise us if the information you provide is confidential. Thank
Thank You
you for your time in answering this request.