Most employers understand the importance of checking job-related, or employment, references. But calling personal, or character, references can add real value to your mission. Calling a personal ...

(Image credit: RODNAE Productions / Pexels) Reference letters explained. A reference letter is an endorsement of a job applicant’s skills, character, and abilities.

An employment verification letter differs from a resume or a reference letter because it just includes factual information rather than information about a person’s skills, work history or character.

Employment or work references: This type of reference would speak to your specific employment experience, including side gigs. This could be a reference from a former employer, co-worker or client.

A corporate letter of reference should contain positive attributes about the current or former employee. If you're an employee, make sure that your employer or ex-boss is willing to provide such a ...