Character Reference Questions
If you're having trouble writing a character reference letter for a friend, family member, employee or coworker, answer the following questions. Build
your letter from the answers to the questions.
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How do you know the subject?
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How long have you known the subject?
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Why did he/she ask you to write this letter? College or job application? Character reference for a court?
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What are some of the subject's best qualities?
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What stories can you tell that will illustrate those qualities?
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If you were the recipient of this letter, would you hire the subject, admit them to college, etc.?
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Do you believe the subject to be of good moral character?
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How sure are you that you would recommend the subject for this job, college, etc.?
Index of Character Reference Letter Examples
