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Letter Requesting Reference From Previous Employer
1. Sender's Details: Full name, current address, and contact information of the person requesting the reference
2. Date: The date when the letter is written
3. Recipient's Details: Former employer's name, title, company name, and address
4. Subject Line: Clear indication that this is a reference request
5. Employment Details: Brief reminder of employment period, position held, and department
6. Reference Request: Clear statement of what kind of reference is being requested (e.g., employment verification, detailed reference)
7. Purpose Statement: Brief explanation of why the reference is needed
8. Contact Preference: Preferred method for receiving the reference (email, letter, phone call)
9. Closing: Professional closing, signature, and typed name
1. Specific Questions: Include when you want the former employer to address particular aspects of your employment or skills
2. Deadline Information: Include when the reference is needed by a specific date
3. Consent Statement: Include when explicitly confirming consent for processing personal data under GDPR
4. Alternative Contact: Include when providing details of an HR representative or recruitment agency who may contact them directly
5. Current Opportunity Context: Include when explaining the specific job opportunity for which the reference is needed
1. Authorization Form: Standard consent form authorizing the previous employer to provide reference information
2. Employment Certificate Copy: Copy of previous employment certificate or contract to help identify the employment period
3. Reference Template: Optional structured template that the former employer can use to provide the reference
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