HELP !!! i need to write a character reference for my friend ???

Question

i have never done one before - how do you start it / what do you put? please help

Answer 1

I have known X for X years.

I know X to be ... (positive comments).

I am aware that in her previous employment she has (list attributes)

I'm sure she will fit in nicely at (company name).

Any questions feel free to get in touch

etc.

Answer 2

Firstly, find out what the job is about as this will help you tailor the reference.

To start is quite simple: Dear Mr Smith / Sir

I have been asked to supply a reference for X whom I understand is seeking employment with your company as a xxxxxx.

I have known X for Y years as a friend.....


Employers are interested in several things, the first of which is honesty. A good phrase to use is "X is a woman of complete honesty. Thoroughly trustworthy, she can be relied upon to act with integrity in all matters".

What about her interpersonal skills? "X is a very friendly, outgoing person who works well both on her own and as part of a team".

And a final flourish "I can recommend X to you very highly. I am sure that she would be an asset to you company".

Good luck - oh, and remember a) to spell check it and b) Dear Sir gets Yours faithfully, Dear Mr Smith gets Yours sincerely. I always have to remind myself of that one!

Answer 3

A few useful phases:

I have never caught her being dishonest, in any case it was negligent of me for not locking the petty cash tin.
I have no evidence that her frequent trips to the seedy part of town have any immoral purposes.
She must be very family orientated in view of the amount of time she takes off work to attend family funerals.
Her attendance at the AA meetings is undoubtedly to do with a research project that she is undertaking.

Answer 4

Something like this:
Your address at the top, leave a couple of lines and put the name and address to where you are sending it. then leave a couple of lines and put the date. leave a couple of lines and then:

Dear Sir/Madam

I have known [FULL NAME] for .... years and have always found him/her to be honest, reliable and considerate and have no hesitation in providing this character reference.

Yours faithfully
(sign here)

YOUR NAME
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it would have helped it you'd said what it was for and I could have been more specific but hopefuly you'll get the idea now.

Answer 5

write,

" john smith " is a very honest, trustworthy and kind person,
i have known him for " x " years and has never let me down,
i can honestly say that i believe he has good intentions always and is a hard worker. he is able to use initiative.

dont write that cos its bad english but use them words n blag him up!

Answer 6

you have known her for ___ amount of years. she is honest and dependable. she is a people person that will enhance any corporation/business. she earned a degree in accounting and also volunteered as a big sister. thank you for taking the time to read this letter. if i can be of any assistance please feel free to contact me at the number listed.
sincerely, myrltle

Answer 7

Write from bottom of your heart. Write all you know, good and bad.
GOOD LUCK
HENRYK