Employment References

Types of References
When you are seeking employment, the type of references you will need vary depending on the employer. You may need a reference from a former employer, a list of personal or professional references the employer can contact, a formal recommendation letter, or a referral. Here's information on the various types of references, how to request a...

Sample Reference Letters
Sample reference letters, academic references, personal references, letters asking for a reference, and lists of references.

Types of Recommendation Letters
There are several types of recommendation letters including recommendation letters for employment, for college or graduate school, and for online networking sites like LinkedIn. Here is information on the types of recommendation letters including employment, academic, personal, character, student and more sample recommendation letters.

Letters of Recommendation Samples
Revivew letter of recommendation samples, including recommendation letters for employment, academic letters of recommendation and character / personal letters of recommendation. There are a variety of recommendation samples including examples of written and email letters of recommendations.

Employment References
How to request a letter of reference, request permission to use a reference, create a resume reference list, and submit references to employers.

References for Employment
How to request a letter of reference, request permission to use a reference, create a resume reference list, and submit references to employers.

Reference Checks
When you are job searching, expect to having your references checked by prospective employers. Here's what you need to know about reference checks, including the reference check questions your previous employers will be asked, what employers can disclose, and information on more detailed background and credit checks for employment.

Reference Check Questions
Sample reference check questions that employers use when checking a prospective employee's reference.

How to Write a Reference Letter
How to write a reference letter, including the best way write a references, plus reference letter samples and examples.

Reference Letter Writing
Almost everyone is asked to write a reference letter at some time during their career. Here's how to write an effective recommendation letter and how to say no if you want to decline.