Letter Addressed to a Reference

February 2, 1980

Ms. Eileen Fernandez
Personnel Manager, Fernandez Inc.
2143 C.M. Recto, Quiapo, Manila

Dear Ms. Fernandez:

Ms. Nora Lim of 1123 G. Tuazon St. Sampaloc, Manila has applied to this institution for the position of a private secretary and stenographer.  She has given us your name as a reference, having worked with you for four years,

We should greatly appreciate a prompt reply to the following questions:

1.    Is she capable in her duties as a stenographer and private secretary?
2.    Is she honest and dependable?
3.    What was her reason for leaving your employ?

We are sorry to trouble you for this information which we shall hold as strictly confidential and we hope that you will understand our necessity for obtaining it.

Thank you very kindly.

Leo Jhocson
Executive Vice President