Reference - Particular position - To Whom it May Concern

This is a "to whom it may concern" form of reference, still used in Australia but considered to be of less importance because of its general nature and because of the lack of confidentiality, reducing the honesty of the referee. It is "to whom it may concern" because the Referee doesn't want to get involved, but is happy to act as referee and will back up the reference if required to do so. In this case the applicant has gone to the referee and explained the new position to him/her. While it reads like a letter, this example is like filling in an interrogative form and adopts a formal, professional theme in an attempt to increase the confidence of the reader in its honesty and integrity.