45. Letter Requesting a Reference for a New Hire

Asha Patel
HR Director
Infinite Web Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
Tech City, Bannerghatta Road
Bangalore, Karnataka 560076
Email: hr@infinitewebsolutions.co.in
Phone: +91 80 4123 5678

May 6, 2024

Mr. Rohan Gupta
Senior Software Engineer
TechGenius Pvt. Ltd.
Electronic City Phase I
Bangalore, Karnataka 560100

Dear Mr. Gupta,
I hope this letter finds you well. My name is Asha Patel, and I am the HR Director at Infinite Web Solutions Pvt. Ltd. We are currently in the process of hiring for a critical position within our software development team and have recently interviewed Ms. Priya Desai, who has listed you as a professional reference.
Ms. Desai spoke very highly of her time at TechGenius Pvt. Ltd. under your mentorship and credited you with significant contributions to her professional development, particularly in the areas of software architecture and agile project management. Given your direct experience working with Ms. Desai and your esteemed position in the industry, your insights into her professional skills, work ethic, and team contributions would be invaluable to us in making an informed hiring decision.
Could you please take a moment to share your assessment of Ms. Desai’s performance, her strengths and areas for improvement, and any other qualities that you believe would contribute to her success in a fast-paced software development environment? Additionally, we are particularly interested in understanding how she performs under pressure and her ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
We understand that your time is precious, and we greatly appreciate your willingness to provide a reference for Ms. Desai. Please feel free to reach out to me directly via email or phone, as provided above, at your earliest convenience. Your feedback will play a crucial role in our evaluation process and help us ensure that we continue to bring talented and dedicated professionals into our team.
Thank you in advance for your cooperation and support. We look forward to hearing from you soon.
Warm regards,

Asha Patel
HR Director
Infinite Web Solutions Pvt. Ltd.