Reference check request
To the referee, short and structured. Replace the double-brace placeholders before sending.
Subject: Reference for {{CandidateName}}
Hi {{RefereeName}},
{{CandidateName}} has listed you as a reference for a {{Role}} position at {{Company}}. Could you spare 10 minutes this week for a call, or reply to these questions?
1. In what capacity and for how long did you work with {{CandidateName}}?
2. What did they own, and how did they perform?
3. How did they handle pressure and disagreement?
4. Would you hire them again?
Thank you,
{{YourName}}
{{Title}}, {{Company}}