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LETTER 9-1: REFERENCE REQUEST—STUDENT
This jobhunter maintained the pleasant tone of voice she used in this letter in her subse-
quent Thank-You Letter (which you’ll find in Chapter 7) to Professor Price.

Professor James Price
Economics Department
State University
University City, MO 09876
Dear Professor Price:
After all you’ve done for me -- as professor,
advisor, and friend -- do I dare ask for more? Well,
I must, so here it goes. Would you be willing to
serve as a reference for me in my job search?

As you know, I’d like to join the training program of
a financial services organization in the St.
Louis area. In fact, I have already interviewed with
three firms, each of which has asked me to provide
references. With your permission, I will have the
following people contact you:
1. John Brunswick, Loan Officer
St. Louis Federal Bank
2. Muriel Howard, Vice President
Credit Services
Clayton Bank and Trust

3. Leslie Rubin, President
South County Credit Union
Knowing how busy your schedule is this time of year,
I shall call your office next Wednesday during the
late afternoon to see whether you’re able to speak
with these people.
I thank you in advance for your time and help.
Fondly,

Jennifer Lawrence

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