To begin, copy and paste the reference code provided in the reference request email. Then, enter the email address where you received the request. These items will ensure your response is received and applied to the Candidate's background package appropriately.

Best time to reach you? Which best describes your association with the Candidate? Would you like your response to remain confidential to the extent of the law?

Answer the following questions as thoroughly as possible. If needed, further explanation to any response can be provided in the last section.

Indicate the circumstances under which the Candidate separated from employment. Has the Candidate had any extended work absences?

Has the Candidate demonstrated issues learning procedure or retaining information?

Are you aware of the Candidate having any discipline or wage garnishment history?

Does the Candidate fail to conform with any employment policy or procedure?

Is the Candidate frequently late or unreliable?

Has the Candidate displayed any work-related performance issues?

Please answer the following questions as thoroughly as possible.

How frequently do you have contact with the Candidate? How well does the Candidate get along with others? How well does the Candidate deal with difficult situations or emergencies? Describe the Candidate's primary temperament (behavior). How would you describe the Candidate's financial responsibility? Describe the Candidate's communication or interpersonal skills. Does the Candidate demonstrate poor judgement in making decisions?

Do you consider the Candidate to be dishonest or untrustworthy?

Have you ever seen the Candidate lose control of his/her temper?

Has the Candidate ever been involved in any illegal, immoral or unethical behavior?

Are you aware of any incidents of domestic violence involving the Candidate?

Are you aware of any substance abuse (alcohol or drugs) by the Candidate?

Has the Candidate expressed or displayed any bias or prejudice towards others?

Do you recommend the Candidate for this position?

Provide further explanation to any responses you made in this form. In addition, list any concerns about the Candidate you feel should be investigated (consider issues related to loyalty, maturity, judgment, tolerance, truthfulness, and reliability). If you are a Neighbor, please describe any incidents of disturbance or law enforcement contacts at the Candidate's residence. List any other references with contact details, that can provide additional insight on the Candidate.

The responses provided in this reference letter were made truthfully and to the best of my knowledge, based on my experiences with the Candidate.