reference letter

i would like to know how can i write a reference letter to a employer.i am a personal secretary of my employer.a new candidate applied for maneger post in our company.so my boss want me to write a eveluation letter to the prvious employer where the new candidate worked before uder his supervision.

[Anglika]

Presumably what you are being asked to do is request a reference from the previous employer?


Dear Mr XXXX

Re [name of candidate]

We have been given your name as a referee for the above person, who has applied to this company for a position as [state what job has been applied for].

We would be grateful for your views of [his/her] suitability for this position and look forward to hearing from you.

Yours sincerely

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