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They have given your name as a referee.\nI would be grateful if you could fill in the following details, so I can assess whether the applicant is suitable for this position:\n[Use either option A, B or C.]\n[Option A: basic work reference]\nPosition held at your organisation:\nDates of employment:\n[Option B: detailed work reference]\nPosition held at your organisation:\nDates of employment:\nMain duties held:\nSalary:\nSickness or absence record – do not include absences related to disability or to parental rights, for example maternity leave:\nAny current, relevant disciplinary records:\nReason for leaving job:\n[Option C: character reference]\nYour relationship to the applicant:\nHow long you’ve known them:\nComment on character and strengths:\nSuitability for the new role:\nPlease also include any other relevant additional comments you have about the employee. To return the reference, please [reply to this email address / use the enclosed stamped addressed envelope].\nThank you for taking the time to reply. 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