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When you are considering offering a stranger a job as your Personal
Assistant, it is important to find as much relevant information
about him or her as possible. It is important that you ask for and
receive references so you can check as far as possible that the
claims the applicant makes about him or herself are correct.
Below is a sample letter to referees.
Letter to Referees
(Example)
Your Name
Your Address
Your Post Code
Your Phone Number
Referee's Name
Referee's Address
Referee's Post Code
Date
Dear (Referee's Name)
Re: Reference request in respect of (Applicant's Name).
I am considering offering (Applicant's Name) the post of Personal
Assistant (see enclosed Job Description). He/she has submitted your
name as a referee. The job offer will be dependant upon suitable
references.
I would be most grateful if you could complete the enclosed short
form and return it to me in the stamped, addressed envelope provided.
Any information will be strictly confidential.
Thank you for your co-operation.
Yours sincerely
(Your signature)
Enc.
To make sure that you get the information that you require about
your potential Personal Assistant, you may wish to design a short
questionnaire to ask each referee to complete.
Below is an example of a questionnaire that could be sent as a
request to a referee.
Request for reference questionnaire
(Example)
I would be grateful if you would take the time to complete the
following short form;
Name of Applicant (provide applicant's name)
In what capacity do you know the applicant?_______________
How long have you known this person?____________________
Do you consider the applicant to be reliable? ______________
Do you consider the applicant to be honest? _______________
Do you consider the applicant to be suitable for this post? ________
Any other relevant comments _______________________
Signed _________________
Date _________________
Thank you for your co-operation.
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