Reference letters are letters written to refer someone to an organization or institution for job, testimonial or academic-oriented purposes. It is a very essential document in crafting the image of and presenting a person. References may be given by a teacher, employer or someone who is legitimately entitled to do so. Therefore, it should be written with due consideration of an individual’s character, conduct, behaviour, accomplishments and skills as the reference would convey a great deal about him which in turn would somewhat shape the recipient’s decision.

The letter should have a business-like quality and start with a direct introduction of the writer and explanation of the relationship between him and the candidate. Subsequently, the purpose behind the reference must be stated so that the recipient learns about his motives and expectations right away without delving into the whole letter.

The following points must be remembered while writing a reference letter:

• The background information about the plaintiff must be clearly laid down along with proper enclosures and contact details.

• The individual’s previous experiences and accomplishments can be referred.

• A special mention of his unique attributes and roles must be made.

• His overall demeanour and other competencies must be specified through the letter.

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From,

Mr Stevenson,

Principal,

Roxon College of Graduate Studies,

Boston

To,

Ms Stephanie,

D-9, Galaxy Towers Apartments,

Boston

Dear Ms Stephanie,

I would first of all like to congratulate you for the scores which you have secured in your examinations. I wish to add that I feel extremely proud and honoured to have produced such a glittering talent from my educational institution. Last week, I got your letter asking of some references to pursue the higher studies in Boston. I whole heartedly support your decision for going for the higher studies. You truly deserve to explore the depths of talent which you have.

The list of the reference colleges for higher studies has been enclosed along with this letter. As you are aware that I truly believe in having a practical approach towards everything and it is for this reason that I have put two references, one based on the studies which they provide and the other one is truly job oriented one. I wish you all the very best for future.

Yours caringly,

Mr Stevenson

From,

Mr Goblin,

General Manager,

The Mall,

London

To,

Mr Cameroon,

D-2, Bakers Street,

London

Dear Mr Cameroon,

I hope this letter finds you in the pink of your health. I have received the letter from you asking for reference of the shopping destinations for all the different products which you have ordered and which The Mall does not provide. You have been a regular and an old customer of The Mall and I am privileged to help you in getting the right thing for all your needs.

The list of the products which you have ordered and the reference of the shopping destinations have been enclosed along with this letter and I hope the reference provided by me serves the purpose which you have. Realising the fact that certain referred destinations are pretty far away, certain other nearer destinations have also been referred in the list. I vouch for the quality of the products from these destinations and hence you can go for shopping without any doubt.

Yours faithfully,

Mr Goblin

From,

Mr Sprout,

Librarian,

Wilson College

To,

First year Students,

Wilson College

Dear students,

This letter has been drafted for providing you proper reference for the academic studying. This is your first year at the graduate college and it is obvious that you might be wondering as to how you will get the proper and apt reference for your academic studies. However, I must elucidate the fact that this educational institute works for the betterment of the students; and hence the institution takes the onus of guiding the first years to get their hands on proper reference books. The forth coming years become easy later on.

The list of the referred books for the first years has been enclosed along with this letter in alphabetical order of the branches of studying. Any doubt and any confusion shall be treated at my office during the working hours. Students can even get more reference from me if they wish to have some. Working for a prosperous future,

Yours faithfully,

Mr Sprout

Dear son Draco,

I became aware of the news that you are organising a sapling planting event at your school. I would like to take this opportunity to make you aware that I am very proud of your act and I am in full support for it. I shall be visiting you on the event day. However, there are certain things which I need to tell you and hence it is for this reason that this letter has surfaced. Such an event requires expertise to be followed.

You may be aware of the exact procedure for planting the sapling but the naive ones around you may not be so. Hence, this might result in spoiling the event. I would like to give you the reference of the ‘Every Day Green Day’, since they proved voluntary services for such events. I am looking forward for a successful sapling planting event from my son.

Yours lovingly,

Dad

From,

Mrs Watson,

Principal,

Royale College of Engineering,

Denver

To,

Mr Pitt,

Human resource officer,

IMB Technologies Ltd

Dear Mr Pitt,

I, Mrs Watson, the principal of the Royale College of Engineering, am writing this letter to provide you some reference which you have asked in the last meeting between the two of us. Since you are in search of new talent and the talent is required in abundance, I prefer to recommend certain educational institutes which shall be able to provide you the talent which you have been in search of. The list of the colleges and the educational institutes for reference has been enclosed along with this letter.

There are certain colleges which may not have garnered enough fame but I am quite assured that the talent which they are nurturing will bring them the eye catching fame which other usually non deserving educational institutes get. I am hopeful that the reference given by me serves your purpose. Hoping for the best to come in the future for your firm,

Yours faithfully,

Mrs Watson

Manager,

Protext Solutions,

Banjara Hills,

Hyderabad.

Respected Sir,

This in reference  to the candidate, Mr. Krishna, for the post of Area Sales manager in your company, I must appeal that the candidate has worked under me as Sales Manager for a period of 3 years and during his stay in my company, his work and conduct are found to be good. He has come up with my new strategies and new modules of marketing which has boosted the company’s sales.  He also gives time to time motivation classes to his co employees and involved them more in to the work.

Mr. Krishna, apart from a good sales executive, is also a good analyst of the market. He knows when to cash on the market, mob psychology and is updated with latest marketing trends. In fact he is an all rounder. I hope he will become an asset to your company, so I personally refer Mr. Krishna to the post of Area Sales Manager in your company.

Thanking you.

Yours faithfully,

Rahul,

Manager-marketing,

Inspira technologies,

Srinagar Colony,

Hyderabad.

Mr. Alex,

Lotus financial solutions,

Dalal Street,

Mumbai.

Respected Sir,

This is in reference to Mr. Watson, who has applied for the post of financial analyst, in your company. I must appeal that Mr. Watson worked in my company, as junior financial analyst for 2 years. During his stay, he was found exceptionally good at analyzing the financial markets accurately. He had done management studies in finance from the renowned Stanford University in USA.  His analyzing capabilities in terms of balance sheet and other financial statements are exceptionally awesome.

His work with us can be rated as very good. He has developed many innovative methods in projecting a company’s growth in the market. Not only just projecting, he suggests advanced methods so as to achieve the projected targets. Finally I would like to say that he would become an asset to your company if hired.

Thanking you.

Yours truly,

Jackson,

Senior finance analyst,

Walter & Walter Company,

Delhi.

Mr. Severus,

Head of the Department of Physics,

Oxford University,

England.

Respected Sir,

This in reference to the candidate, Mr. Harry, who would like to do PhD in physics under your guidance at the Oxford university. Mr. Harry had been my student at the post graduation level and I would like to let you know that, I have never met such a brilliant student like him in my past 45 years of teaching experience. His mind is beyond the comprehension of an ordinary person. His mini project on the production of electricity by using hydrogen chain reaction has got him the award of master brain conducted by the dept of nuclear physics, Government of England.

I personally feel that if Mr. Harry is placed in under your expert guidance, he can out shine in the field of Physics.

Thanking you.

Yours truly,

Mr. Albus,

Head of the Department of Physics,

Stanford University,

England.

In Charge,

PassPort Office,

Hyderabad,

Andhra Pradesh.

Respected Sir,

This is reference to Mr. Kaushik, S/O Mr. Gyanendra establishing his proof of residence. I have known Mr. Kaushik as a neighbor for the past 5 years and he has been residing at the address 301, Krishna Nilayam, Kohinoor Society, Himayat nagar for the same. During his 5 years of stay, he had been very kind and an active person in our society. He is known for reacting positively when any mishap happens to the near by people. Never had he had any issues with any other neighbors and his conduct is found to be good. He has also volunteered many programs conducted by the NGO’s and social service organizations in our colony for the welfare of poor, needy, and destitute. Moreover, he is one of the core members in society meeting.

I refer him for the issue of passport.

Thanking you.

Yours faithfully,

A.K.Sharma,

Municipal Commissioner,

Hyderabad Municipality,

Hyderabad.