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Job Referrals
Most employers take a close look at candidates who are referred to them. A referral for a job from a company employee or another connection at the company can help ensure your resume gets a close look. Here's how to ask for a job referral, who to ask for a referral, plus sample referral request letters.
How To Ask for a Referral
How to ask for a referral including where to find connections who can refer for you a job, who to ask for a referral, tips for asking for referrals, and sample referral letters.
Referral Cover Letter Examples
Examples of referral cover letters to use when mentioning that you were referred to a job by a colleague, contact, or someone else you know who recommended you apply for the job.
Sample Letter Requesting a Referral
A referral letter is used to write to a mutual connection asking them to refer you to a job opportunity or requesting assistance with a job search.
Employee Referral Thank You Letter
Thank you letter example for an employee for a referral at their company. The thank you letter can either be sent as a printed letter, a thank you note, or via email.
Employee Referral Cover Letter
Employee referral cover letter letter example to use when you are referred to a job by a current employee of the organization.
Client Referral Thank you Letter
Sample thank you letter to send to someone who referred a client to you.
Letter Asking for a Referral
A referral letter is used to write to a mutual connection asking them to refer you to a job opportunity or requesting assistance with a job search.
Thank You Letter for Referral
Sample thank you letter to send to someone who referred you for a job opening.
Cover Letter - Referred by a Contact
Example of a cover letter which mentions that you were referred by a contact.
Requesting Recommendations
How to request a reference including who to ask for a recommendation and the best way to ask for a reference.