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Employment Reference Letter Templates
Get a selection of downloadable and updatable employment reference letter templates you can use right away. You’ll find a letter that suits your needs, whether you’re looking for a generic letter or one for a specific profession like nursing.
Free Employment Reference Letter Templates
Our entire library of templates is free to use. You may need to create a free Smallpdf account to access all of the templates, but that is at zero cost. We offer printable templates for invoices, contracts and agreements, and business templates that include reference letters.
Why are the templates free? Smallpdf’s mission is to simplify work for all—whether you’re a freelancer, a small business owner, or a student. We offer document tools, and templates, to help you get things done—simpler, better, faster.
Employment Recommendation Letters for MS Word
You can download our updatable templates as PDFs or Microsoft Word files. PDFs are the most common document type in use, but they can be tricky to edit. So, we’ve made our professional letter templates available in Word so you can edit them easily. Just pick a template, hit “download”, and you’re good to go!
What else can I do with a template? With Smallpdf, you have access to over 20 document management tools, including our very popular Compress, Split, and Merge tools. So, you can reduce the size of your letter, combine your letter with other supporting documents, or remove unwanted pages.
Should I Sign an Employment Reference Letter?
A lot can ride on a reference letter; it can make or break the candidate’s chance at securing the job. While it’s not always necessary to sign a reference, it adds a seal of professionalism and formality, which can leave a very positive impression.
If you need to digitally submit the reference letter, you can still sign it without having to print first. Our eSign tool lets you create your own electronic signature and sign your letter in under a minute—easy!
Employment Reference Letter Questions
Are the employment reference templates safe to use?
Of course. We use the latest, high-tech Transport Layer Security (TLS) encryption across our site. You can use our templates and tools without worrying about security.
I need to submit my letter as an image file. Is that possible?
It may be that you need to save the letter as an uneditable image file. You can use our Convert tool to change the format of your letter to JPG. You can also convert to Excel and PowerPoint.
Who are these employment reference templates for?
Our templates aren’t specific to industry or business. Some templates were created for particular needs, but we offer a range of generic and standard templates for anyone to use.
How can I edit a free reference letter template?
Pick the template you need and download it as a Word file. You can then edit and update the contents of the letter in MS Word very easily. Use our other tools to do more with your document, like e-signing, compressing, or splitting.
Is downloading an employment reference letter easy?
Yes! You don’t need any onboarding or training to use our templates—no complicated software here. Browse our selection of templates, pick the one you need, hit “download,” and done!
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