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Free Sample Employment Letters Of Recommendation - Have Fun Writing Letters
Free Sample Employment Letters Of Recommendation
If you resign or have been laid off, but left the company on good terms, a referral letter from a previous boss can show prospective employers that your position was not terminated because of any lack of performance on your part. Such a letter can explain the circumstances of your leaving and can illustrate the positive qualities you had as an employee.
Good sample reference letters will also ask you to extend yourself for further discussion about the person in question. This means giving your telephone number or e-mail address. If you really feel the person is worthy of your time, make sure you're available to answer questions a potential employer might have.
When preparing a reference letter, there are many things to think about. Here are some tips for you to get started.
* Highlight your strengths and accomplishments without bragging.
* The length of letters of recommendation can vary, but five or six paragraphs is usually the minimum.
* Keep both hard copies and electronic copies of every letter you send in clearly marked file folders.
* It is often worthwhile to have a short interview with the person requesting the letter so that you can get a better idea of his or her accomplishments, background, interests, and other relevant information. An interview will generally enable you to write a more personalized letter and will allow you to discuss the purpose of the letter, his or her qualifications for the position, and the specific format or length of the letter, if applicable. During this interview you might also ask the applicant for a list of adjectives that he or she feels describes his or her personality, work habits, attitude, and so on. Finally, ask the person if there is anything else that he or she would like you to know or would like you to include in the letter.
Below is a sample reference letter. Hopefully you find it useful.
I have known Name for the past year while he has worked as an Accounting Assistant in the Company Accounting Office. I have been consistently impressed by both Name's attitude towards his work and his performance on the job. His interpersonal and communication skills have allowed him to develop productive working relationships with both our clients and our staff. Name has the listening and interviewing skills necessary to extract information from our clientele while performing financial assessments.
Name is well-liked by his classmates and has demonstrated on several occasions that he is willing to do more than is required. He has conducted class review sessions, and all the indications that I received suggest that he did an outstanding job. His work is evidence of his positive attitude, and demonstrates both his willingness to contribute and the high esteem in which he is generally held.
Name has compiled a remarkable record at the University. Scholastically, he has achieved the highest laurels. He has been extremely active in curricular and extracurricular affairs. He has achieved a status of renown among her peers and a reputation for excellence with the faculty and the administration.
Name was a student of mine in College during the 2006-07 year. Although I had over a hundred and fifty students that year, I clearly remember his performance as a student. The extent of my contact with him makes me confident in my assessment of his abilities.
Name has done an excellent job and I would highly recommend her for a position with your organization. Please let me know if I can provide you with any further information.
Respectfully,
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Free Sample Employment Letters Of Recommendation
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