Character Reference Letters

Personal recommendation letters and character reference letters can be written by teachers, neighbors, business acquaintances, clients, vendors and other recommenders who can attest to your skills and abilities.

Looking for your first job? Concerned about the references your employer might give you? Consider using a character reference (personal reference) in addition to or as an alternative to employment reference letters.

Sample letter providing a character reference.

Sample character reference letter.

Sample personal employment reference letter.

Sample reference letter for a friend.

Sample reference letter for a child care position.

Sample personal letter of reference.

Template to use to write a character reference letter.

Template to use to write a personal letter of recommendation.