character reference
character reference — noun
1. A written statement about someone's personal qualities, abilities, and reliabili
A written statement about someone's personal qualities, abilities, and reliability, written by a person who knows them well — such as a teacher, supervisor, or former employer — and sent to a new employer or organization that is considering them for a job or position.
Megan asked a former teacher to write a character reference for a new job.
ask [someone] to write a character reference
Owen's character reference from the headmaster helped him get a place at the university.
A character reference was required from each candidate before the final interview.
Nia asked her volunteer coordinator for a character reference to join the nursing program.
A strong character reference can make a real difference when employers compare two strong applicants.
- reference
shorter and more general; can also mean a source citation
- letter of recommendation
more formal, often used for academic admissions as well as jobs
- testimonial
less common in modern hiring; often a public statement of praise
文法句型
write/give/ask for + a character reference
用法筆記
Frequently used with the verbs 'write', 'give', 'provide', 'ask for', and 'request'. The person who writes a character reference is sometimes called a 'referee'.