Job Reference Request (Email Template 1)
Subject: Reference Request
Dear {recipient name},
I am writing to you to request a reference for {your company name}. I would be grateful if you could provide me with your contact information and any information that is relevant.
Please provide me with any feedback you have as well. I am looking forward to hearing from you.
Thank you very much,{sender name}
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Job Reference Request (Email Template 2)
Subject: Reference Request
Hi {recipient name},
I hope you’re doing well. I was wondering if you could provide me with a reference for {position} at {company}? I’m currently applying for a position and would like to include your name as a reference on my resume. Please let me know if that would be possible.
Thanks,
{sender name}
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Job Reference Request (Email Template 3)
Subject: Job Reference Request
Hello {recipient name},
I hope you are doing well! I am writing to you because I am applying for a job and I wanted to know if it would be possible to get your opinion of me as an employee. I feel very confident in my abilities, but thought it would be great to hear your opinion.
Thank you for taking the time to read this email, and I look forward to hearing from you!
Best Regards,
{sender name}
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Job Reference Request (Email Template 4)
Subject: Job Reference Request
Dear {recipient name},
I’m writing to request a job reference for {individual’s name}. I have served as his/her supervisor at {company name} for {period of employment} years. If you can provide me an reference, as well as attest to skills in the following areas:
{list of skills}.
Thank you,
{sender name}
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Job Reference Request (Email Template 5)
Subject: Requesting reference from {name}
Dear {name},
I hope you are doing well! I am writing to ask if you could provide me with a letter of reference for my resume. I am applying for a job and would love to have you attest to my work ethic. Your feedback would be greatly appreciated.
I appreciate your help,
{name}
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Job Reference Request (Email Template 6)
Subject: Reference Request
Hello {recipient name},
I hope you’re doing well, I was wondering if you could provide a reference for {person requesting reference}. He is looking to be employed with your company and I wanted to see if you had any feedback on his skills.
Thanks,
{sender name}
Job Reference Request (Email Template 7)
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Subject: Reference Request
Hi {recipient name}
I hope you are well. I’m writing to ask if you could provide me with a reference, I am looking for a new position and would love the opportunity to speak with someone who has seen my work. Is there any way you could help me out?
Please get back to me as soon as possible.
Thanks,
{sender name}
Job Reference Request (Email Template 8)
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Subject: Reference Request
Dear {recipient name},
I am reaching out to ask for your kind consideration in providing me with a reference. I would like to continue my search for a new job, and I’m hoping that you will be able to offer your support in the form of a letter of recommendation.
I have been working with {company} since May 2018 and I have learned so much about the company and industry. It has been an honor to work alongside you on this project, {project name}.
I am seeking employment in the position of {job title}, where I can continue learning about the industry and contribute my skillset.
This is just a quick email to ask if you
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Job Reference Request (Email Template 9)
Subject: Reference request
Hi {recipient name},
I hope you are doing well. I was wondering if you would be able to provide a reference for me for {name of job} at {company name}. I would really appreciate it and am available to chat any time. Thanks!
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Job Reference Request (Email Template 10)
Subject: Job reference request
Dear {recipient name},
I hope you’re doing well! I wanted to reach out to ask if you could provide me a reference for my new job search. I’m looking for a marketing or social media position and am confident that you can help me grow in this industry.
Thanks so much,
{sender name}
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