Letter Of Recommendation Form - These Are The Essentials

Letter Of Recommendation Form

Perhaps the best thing about sending a letter of recommendation is that writing it can often be more appealing to people than simply being included in a list of references because then they do not have to be put on the spot with an unexpected phone call from your prospective employer. When writing a letter, the recommender has time to carefully consider what he or she wishes to say about you and the best way to say it.

You need to carefully think of the things you have to say before you actually start writing the letter. Make a draft if necessary. Add an anecdote if you feel like it would help. Just make sure that the person will stand out.

Here are some quick tips to help you write a reference or recommendation letter for a friend, co-worker or employee.

* If you are a relative of the person, reconsider whether you are the best person for this task. Relatives in most cases are not good choices for recommendation letters as there will be a fear of bias.
* Keep It Short And To The Point
* Review And Revise It
* Ask for materials that will give you a good idea of the person's qualifications, interests, and future plans and goals. A good place to start is by asking for a current resume and cover letter, a list of the person's accomplishments or experience, an academic transcript, writing samples, and/or as complete a description as possible of the position or program to which the person is applying.


Below is a sample reference letter. Hopefully you find it useful.

I am writing to recommend Name for a position with the town of Wilfred. I have known Name since she was a child and she is a highly qualified candidate for a position in town government. He has lived in Wilfred for most of his life, he is involved in her local community, her church, and her children's schools.

During her tenure with company name, name was responsible for supervising the department office assistants. These assistants, under name management, were responsible for many of the office's basic administrative and clerical functions. name effectively scheduled and managed several assistants to maintain efficient office operations.

Name has excellent communication skills. In addition, she is extremely organized, reliable and computer literate. Name can work independently and is able to follow through to ensure that the job gets done. He is flexible and willing to work on any project that is assigned to her. Name was quick to volunteer to assist in other areas of company operations, as well.

Name is active in various student organizations. She works very well with others probably because she is a sincere and honest person. She is enthusiastic and hard working and is very much respected by the faculty and students alike. She is a mature person who takes her responsibilities seriously.

Name would be a tremendous asset to the town and I recommend her to you without reservation. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Your Name

Letter Of Recommendation Form