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Here is a sample thank you letter for job reference. Send a thank you letter to your co-worker for a job reference letting them know that you did not get the job you applied for, but have other prospects and appreciate their recommendation.

Alex J. Roberts

[Street Address]

[City, ST ZIP Code]

[Date]

Recipient Name: ex Mark Abderson

[Title]

[Company Name]

[Street Address]

[City, ST ZIP Code]

Dear Mr. Anderson,

Thank you for writing a letter of recommendation for me. As you know, I applied for a position as a [job title] with [Name of Company]. Last month, I interviewed for the position; unfortunately I did not get the job. The company offered the position to a candidate who has several years more experience than I.

I continue to be enthusiastic about my job search prospects. I have applied for [# of applications sent] new jobs in the last week and have been contacted by [# of companies] companies who saw my resume on the Internet.

As I continue my job search, I am grateful to know that I have your support. I hope that I can contact you in the future if I need a recommendation for another position.

Sincerely,

Alex J. Roberts

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