APPENDIX C - SAMPLE: Generic Reference Letter

(On Company Letterhead)

Date

To Whom It May Concern:

(Full name of employee) has been employed as (job title) at _____________ since (date of employment).

During (first name of employee)'s time at _____________, (he/she) was responsible for (list basic job duties, special projects and accomplishments).

(First name of employee)'s technical knowledge and background include (list information from personal knowledge and resume).

Like many companies, we have recently reassessed our organizational structure, and it has been determined that it is necessary to reduce our current workforce. Thus, (first name of employee)'s position has been eliminated, effective (date of RIF).

It is our sincere hope that you will give (first name of employee)'s application every consideration.

We wish (him/her) well in (his/her) future endeavors, and thank you for your consideration of (him/her) as a potential employee of your company.

Sincerely,

Name
Title