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2 free character reference email templates:
- Character reference for a coworker
- Character reference for a friend
Customise the template for your personal circ*mstances by replacing the [placeholder text] that’s situated within square brackets.
Sample character reference letter for a coworker
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Character reference for [applicant]
Dear [name of person asking for a reference],
[Applicant’s name] has asked me to provide a character reference, which I’m very happy to do. We met [x years] ago when we were working on [project] and have worked together [x times] since.
I have always found [applicant] to be trustworthy, hard working and intelligent. When we worked on [example], [applicant] showed good communication skills and I could rely on them to take the initiative and to stay calm under pressure.
For these reasons, I believe [applicant] would be ideal for the job of [role]. If you need further information, please get in touch.
Yours sincerely,
[Your name]
Sample character reference letter for a friend
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Character reference for [friend’s name]
Dear [name of person asking for the reference],
I am delighted to provide a character reference for [friend’s name]. We became firm friends in [primary school] and have known each other for [x years].
[Friend] is one of the most positive, hardworking and responsible people I know. [He or she] is kind and cool-headed in a crisis. One example is when [friend] went out of their way to help during a [situation] and stepped in to [action].
I have counted on [friend] many other times and can vouch for their emotional intelligence, trustworthiness and approachability. [His/her] communications skills and imagination also make [friend] ideal for the job of [title] in your organisation.
If you need any more information, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
Yours sincerely,
[Your name]
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