Character Reference: Who Do You Ask?

Character Reference: Who Do You Ask?

If you are in need of a character reference letter, but don't know who to ask, use this list to help.

• If you're applying for EMPLOYMENT, ask these people for letters:

Current employer

Former employer

Coworker

Current teacher

Former teacher

Family friend (someone who has known you for a long time)

• If you're applying for COLLEGE, ask these people for letters:

Current teacher

Former teacher

Principal

Family friend (someone who has known you for a long time)

Current employer

Former employer

Coworker

Relative

• If you're applying for HOUSING, ask these people for letters:

Current employer

Former employer

Coworker

Current teacher

Former teacher

Family friend (someone who has known you for a long time)

Relative

• If you need the letter for COURT, ask these people for letters:

Current/former employer

Coworker

Current/former teacher

Family friend (someone who has known you for a long time)

Lawyer

Parole officer

Index of Character Reference Letter Examples