UNIT-5 [ Lesson-2: Request for reference letters ]
After you have read this lesson you will be able to:
- write letters asking for references
Request for reference letters
Almost all employers ask for references. Sometimes it is mentioned in the advertisement, sometimes they ask for it at a later stage. The choice of the people you involve in your reference will depend to some extent on the sort of information they are expected to give about you.
Hence before giving the name of any referee, you should make sure that the person has no objection to your giving his name and should be able to provide the relevant information about you. A person could be requested for a reference by a letter written either by the person concerned or by the employer.
Examples:
Abdul Aziz was a student at Dhaka University from 1989-91. He did his Master in Management. Now he is applying for a job and needs a reference from a teacher of the Department.
An employer’s request for a reference for information about an applicant for employment
An employee’s request for a reference for a candidate.
ACTIVITY
- Suppose you are going to employ someone as an Art Director in your organisation. Write a letter to the candidate’s ex-employer for a reference.
- You are applying to a university for Ph.D. course and you need an academic reference. Write to the Head of the Department of University you attended last.