What is a personal reference?

Professional Reference means a letter given ususally by a former employer to an employee stating the level of the said employees conduct, character and working skill and knowledge during the period of the employment with him, which usually gives a good report about the said employee. This is given in such a way that the new employer can refer back the matter to the incumbent employer. Since it is given purely on the basis of the professional capacity of the employee it is called Professional Reference. In another case, if a Professional refers a matter to one of his professional colleague, especially in the matters of medical cases, whena particular case is referred to anotherprofessional qualified to render treatment for a particular ailment, can also mean professional reference. - Sunder Singh