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Letter of Recommendation Request · Popular

Request Employment Reference Letters with Ease

Collect candidate details, reference provider info, and authorization in one professional form designed for employment recommendation requests.

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Employment Reference Letter of Recommendation Request & Candidate Authorization Form

Candidate Full Name

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Candidate Email Address

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Candidate Phone Number

· · ·

Submit

The Employment Reference Letter of Recommendation Request & Candidate Authorization Form is a comprehensive tool that simplifies the process of requesting professional references. It captures all essential candidate details—including current role, target position, and contact information—alongside full reference provider information, ensuring nothing is overlooked during the hiring process.

This form is ideal for job seekers, HR professionals, recruiters, and hiring managers who need a structured way to formally request and authorize letters of recommendation. By capturing the relationship between the candidate and reference provider, as well as the duration of their professional connection, it adds credibility and context to every request.

Using this template saves time, reduces back-and-forth communication, and ensures compliance with authorization best practices. Whether you're applying for a corporate role or transitioning industries, this form keeps your reference request process organized, professional, and efficient.

3 Pages

27 Questions

~9min To complete

Free No credit card needed

Field types Short Text ×9 Dropdown ×3 Full Name ×2 Email ×2 Phone ×2 Date ×2 Long Text ×2 Address File Upload Single Choice termsandconditions Signature

Questions in this template

Free template

The exact questions included — customize any of them to fit your needs.

Page 1 Candidate Information 10 questions

Candidate Details

1 Candidate Full Name * Full Name

2 Candidate Email Address * Email

3 Candidate Phone Number * Phone

4 Candidate Current Address Address

5 Current Job Title * Short Text

6 Current Employer / Organization * Short Text

7 Department Short Text

Position Being Applied For

8 Target Job Title / Role * Short Text

9 Target Company / Organization * Short Text

10 Industry Dropdown

Page 2 Reference Provider Details & Letter Specifics 12 questions

Reference Provider Information

1 Reference Provider Full Name * Full Name

2 Reference Provider Email Address * Email

3 Reference Provider Phone Number Phone

4 Reference Provider Job Title * Short Text

5 Reference Provider Company / Organization * Short Text

6 Relationship to Candidate * Dropdown

7 Duration of Professional Relationship (e.g., 3 years) * Short Text

Letter Specifications

8 Preferred Letter Format * Dropdown

9 Addressee Name (if applicable) Short Text

10 Deadline for Letter Submission * Date

11 Key Skills, Qualities, or Accomplishments to Highlight Long Text

12 Attach Supporting Documents (resume, job description, etc.) File Upload

Page 3 Candidate Authorization & Consent 5 questions

Authorization & Release

By signing below, you authorize the named reference provider to share professional information about your employment history, qualifications, and character on your behalf. You also acknowledge that the reference letter may be shared with the prospective employer or institution listed in this form. This authorization remains valid for 90 days from the date of submission unless revoked in writing.

1 Do you waive your right to review the letter of recommendation? * Single Choice

2 Additional Instructions or Notes for the Reference Provider Long Text

3 I confirm that all information provided is accurate and I authorize the release of a professional reference on my behalf. * termsandconditions

4 Candidate Signature * Signature

5 Date of Authorization * Date

How to use this template

Click "Use This Template Free" to open it in the FormBuilder editor. From there you can add, remove, or reorder fields with drag-and-drop, switch themes for instant restyling, add your logo, configure email notifications, and set your success message. When ready, publish with a unique link and start collecting responses immediately.