 
                [LETTER OF REFERENCE FOR FORMER EMPLOYEE]
 
 
     General rules:
 
          * The Fair Employment act prohibits employers from
            saying anything negative about former employees.
            Therefore offer only the facts or confirm only what
            the prospective employer offers. If you were
            satisfied with the employee, offer comments about the
            quality of work.
 
 
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                                 COMPANY
                                 ADDRESS
                             CITY, STATE ZIP
 
 
     Date
 
 
     Name
     Address
     City, State Zip
 
     Dear             ,
 
          [John Smith  was employed  with our firm as account executive
     from Dec. 1, 1984 through Jan. 1,  1986.    He  left  our  firm to
     accept a better position].
 
          [During  his  employment  here  we were very pleased with his
     work. He was a  hard worker,  showed considerable  initiative, and
     accepted additional responsibility well. Given a suitable opening,
     we would rehire Mr. Smith without hesitation].
 
          [If you need additional information, just let us know].
 
     Sincerely,
 
 
 
     Personnel directorrtter  to  the  personnel
     department to become a permanent part of your record.
 
          Thank you again for your suggestion.
 
     Sincerely,
 
 
 
     Name
     Title
