If requested, or if your references need help remembering your strengths and skills, you may offer to send a sample letter that can be edited. Ask to have the letter on business for organization letterhead.

COVER LETTER REQUESTING LETTER

May 22, 2008 

Mr. Joseph P. Smith
Chief Executive Officer
The Sun Energy Corporation
3333 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, OH  44114

Dear Mr. Smith or Joe (depending on your relationship):

I want to thank you for your assistance in my job search. I am working hard to pursue a new career in sales management.

My job search has presented one need for which I would like to ask your help - a letter of reference.

Based upon our prior discussion, you were pleased with my work. Stating this fact in writing will enable me to present your reference when a request arises. As you requested, I have drafted a letter which you may wish to change as needed. Please provide the letter of reference on the company's letterhead.

I appreciate your support. If I can answer any questions, please call me at 330-224-6733.

Very best regards,


Jessica Tanner