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Please note that we are not your recruiting or legal advisor, we are not responsible for the content of your job descriptions, and none of the information provided herein guarantees performance. This is a legal disclosure and is not part of the following template.","cbCaiqBlf6wcPqDr","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiqBlf6wcPqDr","docx",1173512,"English","# Employee reference letter template\n## Reference statement\n## First paragraph\n## Second paragraph\n## Closing remarks","[{\"question\":\"What information should be included in an employee reference letter?\",\"answer\":\"An employee reference letter should include the recipient's name, a statement of purpose, the employee's background and time worked together, examples of skills and achievements, and closing remarks. 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