Question by shanto: I need the format of a friend’s reference letter?
Recently i cleared a BPO selection process. They told me to join on 9-11-2010. They told me to submit 2 reference letters from my friends. I don’t know how to write it. Please somebody help me with a sample reference letter from a friend to a company.

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Answer by Irish Girl
Date:
To,

Whomsoever it may concern,

It has been (time period) years since I have known (your friend’s name) as a close friend and a fine colleague at work. I was first introduced to (your friend’s name), when I joined (company name), where he/she was working as a (designation in the company). I am writing this reference letter with regard to his application for (mention the name of the position and the company/university).

(Friend’s name) is one of the most disciplined and punctual people I’ve ever known. His/her ability to work efficiently under stressful conditions and nerve-wrecking deadlines speaks volumes about his/her hard work, determination and his composed demeanor. During the project (insert name of the project) he/she has worked as a project leader and has demonstrated excellent leadership skills and team spirit while working with a team of (number of) employees. In general (Name of your friend) is a compassionate and hardworking human being with perseverance and ambition. I think he is a deserving candidate for (university program /company’s post) and would be a great value addition to your organization. I strongly recommend (Friend’s name) and am available for any further details you wish to know about him/her.

Yours faithfully,
Your name
Your designation in the organization
Name of the organization
Address of the organization
Mobile number
Email address

October 26, 2006

To Whom It May Concern:

Re: Character Reference – Jeremy Swanson

The purpose of this is to provide a character reference for Mr. Jeremy Swanson whom I have known as a classmate, roommate, and friend for a period of five years.

I first met Jeremy in our freshman year at Adirondack College. We were both studying a general arts program there and became acquainted through a number of common classes that we shared. By second year, we had become friends and decided to take an off-campus apartment together. We shared that living arrangement until we both graduated last year.

Accordingly, having gotten to know Jeremy so well over the past few years, I believe puts me in a position to provide you with a pretty accurate assessment of his character.

As a student, Jeremy was a hard-working and highly committed to his education. I believe that his excellent transcripts will attest to that fact. In addition, he was quite involved in a number of extra-curricular activities including the track and field team and the school newspaper. In fact, in his last two years he was Assistant Editor of the “Campus Inquirer.” Outgoing, and always willing to help someone out, Jeremy was very popular with his fellow students.

As a roommate, Jeremy was a great choice. He was very neat and tidy at all times and he liked things in the apartment to be kept orderly. He made a point of cleaning his own room and the common living areas on a regular basis. He socialized occasionally at home but was always respectful of my needs, and he and his guests kept the noise down and ended their activities at a reasonable hour.

As a friend, Jeremy Swanson is a standout. He is a loyal, honest, considerate, and supportive individual who has the ability to see and understand things from another person’s perspective. He is a great direct communicator and knows how to raise and discuss common living issues and problems in a non-threatening manner. He is hyper-sensitive and is always tuned into how another person might “feel” in a given situation. He likes to have fun too. During our years at school we maintained an ongoing friendly rivalry on the squash courts.

To tell the truth, I really can’t think of anything of consequence on the negative side of the personality ledger when it comes to Jeremy. All in all, I would have to say that Jeremy Swanson is a fine, well-balanced person with an abundance of positive qualities.

Sincerely,

Charles Farmington

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