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Free Employment Reference Request Letter Template

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What's an employment reference request letter?

If you need a glowing reference to help you land your dream job, formally ask a favorite former employer with this employment reference request letter. All you’ll need to fill out are the details of where you worked—we’ve got the polite request part written for you.

Here's the information you'll need to have handy to complete your employment reference request letter:

Who you're sending this letter to: Have their name and contact information ready.

Where you worked with the letter recipient: Have the company name ready.

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