Recommendation Letter Character - Writing Letters

Recommendation Letter Character

Recommendation letters can be the pivotal factor in getting the job or promotion that you want, being accepted to the school you hope to attend and/or program you wish to study, or even receiving the award you deserve. If you are the writer of a letter of recommendation, you can help someone else to move forward in their professional career. These letters can be very persuasive because they outline a person's capabilities, accomplishments, goals, and potential. For this reason, letters of referral are an essential part of any application process.

Letters of reference can be very important. Your credibility and the future of the person you are recommending depend on them. They deserve thought and care.

The following tips and strategies apply primarily to the writing of letters of recommendation in their various forms.

* Don't be too brief. A short letter is an indication that you do not know the person very well, that you were too busy to write a thorough, well-thought-out letter, or that you did not feel the person worthy of a longer, more detailed, more complimentary letter.
* When requesting a recommendation letter, ask (preferably in person) someone who knows you fairly well and who you know will complete the task in time to meet your deadline.
* Write about your willingness to work with the job seeker again.
* Explain what your role or position is how in your own experience this person ranks among other persons you've worked with.
* Though it is generally best to request letters of recommendation from someone in a professional setting, if you are applying for school or just entering the workforce and have little experience and few contacts, you can ask for character references from people who know you from school, church, or community organizations.


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.

I have known Name for over a year and have been very impressed by her intelligence and enthusiasm. She is a very bright individual who strives for excellence in all he does. He is articulate, and displays the ability to think clearly and creatively on his feet. He is very motivated and approaches work in a conscientious and hard-working manner. He has a sincere desire to continue his education and has the intelligence and motivation to perform at a high level.

Name is organized, efficient, extremely competent, and has an excellent rapport with people of all ages. Her communication skills, both written and verbal, are excellent.

Name is one of the top students in my class. She received the highest grade in the class during the fall semester which was one of the highest grades I have ever awarded. Name’s class participation indicates an enthusiasm for the subject and a passion to persue it. Name is also active in several student organizations. Name is well liked by her fellow students.

Name is relocating due to family circumstances, and, unfortunately, we will no longer be lucky enough to have his services. He will be missed and I highly recommend her to any future employer or volunteer organization.

Sincerely,

John Smith

Recommendation Letter Character