Dear (recipient's name),

This reference letter is provided at the request of (name). It is myunderstanding that (name) has applied for the position of (job title) with yourorganization. The information contained in this letter is confidential andshould be treated as such. It should not be disclosed to anyone within yourorganization who would not be involved in the hiring decision regarding thisindividual. Moreover, it should not be disclosed to anyone outside of yourorganization without the written consent of (name).

(name) has been employed as (job title) by our company since (date) and hasheld the following position(s): (position).

This is the only information I am able to provide at this time. If you needfurther information, please contact (name) at (phone number).

Sincerely,
(your name)

Dear (recipient's name),

I would appreciate your assistance with my job search. I am in the process ofrelocating to (city) and I am searching for a position in (industry).

With your permission, I would appreciate being able to use you as a referencewho can speak to my qualifications, skills, and abilities. Of course, I wouldadvise you when I have given out your name and contact information, so you willknow when to expect a call. Please let me know if you would be willing toprovide a reference for me.

Advice and suggestions on the best way to conduct my job search would also beappreciated. I have always valued your opinions and expertise.

Sincerely,
(your name)

Dear(recipient's name),

I am excited about the offer you extended on (date), and look forward toaccepting it. I feel confident I will make a significant contribution to thegrowth and profitability of (company) division over the short and long term.The terms you have described in the offer are acceptable, with a few minorchanges.

(changes)

If you could see to making these modest improvements to your offer, myperformance will show you a handsome return. I am prepared to hit the groundrunning as part of the (company) team.

Sincerely,
(your name)

Dear (recipient's name),

Dear (recipient's name),

Thank you for your letter of (date), offering me a position as (job title) with(company).

After careful consideration of my job offers, I have decided to accept an offerfrom another company. It was a pleasure to meet with you and other employees of(company). Your organization has a very strong reputation in the industry.

Once again, thank you for your consideration.

Sincerely,
(your name)

Dear(recipient's name),

Thank you for offering me the position of (job title) with (company). While Ibelieve firmly in the mission of your organization and appreciate thechallenging opportunity you offer, I have had another offer which I believemore closely matches my current career goals and interests. Therefore, althoughit was a difficult decision, I must decline your offer. I wish you well in yourendeavors.

Sincerely,
(your name)

Dear (recipient's name),

I believe I have received a bill in error. On (date), I received an invoicestating I owed (company) $(amount). After reviewing your records, I'm sure youwill see that I have never purchased (item) from your company. Please correctthis error immediately. I am enclosing a copy of the invoice for your records.

Sincerely,
(your name)

Ireceived notice on (date) that I am to appear in traffic court for an unpaidparking ticket. I have never received a parking ticket in (city) and amconfused why I received this letter. I did receive a speeding ticket whentraveling through you city in (month), but I have paid the fine. I am enclosinga copy of my check for your reference.

Please check your records and confirm that I do not need to appear in court on(date).

Sincerely,
(your name)

Dear (recipient's name),

I am disputing an item on my statement dated (date) because I am unable todetermine from my records what the charge is for. I need more information aboutline item (item). Please send copies of any documents you have pertaining tothis item to me at (address).
Thank you for your help with this matter.

Sincerely,
(your name)

Dear (recipient's name),

After reading about (company)'s aggressive and successful publicity campaignsin the (date) edition of (magazine), I began researching your firm as part of
my own campaign to explore careers in communication. Knowing my interest in
(company), (name) gave me your name as one of his former clients.

Would you be willing to speak with me about your work at (company) and your owncareer path? I see corporate communications as an area where I can offer anemployer organizational, interpersonal, and writing skills.

Thanks for considering my request. I can be reached at (phone number).

Sincerely,
(your name)