Reference Request Letter
Dear Sir (reference
from whom you require),
I am writing to you
to request that you provide a reference for me as I begin my job search. As you
know, I will be completing my graduate studies this spring, and have found
several exciting opportunities that I am exploring.
As my undergraduate
thesis advisor and mentor, I believe that a reference from you would provide a
potential employer with information to recommend me (for which post you are
looking/applied for).
Please let me know
if you are comfortable endorsing my candidacy for jobs in the various industries.
Thanks so much for
all your support and for taking the time to review this request.
Sincerely,
XYZ
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