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Recommendation Letter Template - It's All Here
Recommendation Letter Template
When you are asked to write a letter of recommendation, be honest in your assessment. Put yourself in the reader's position and consider what you would want to know if you were reading the letter. If you have concerns about specific areas, be up front with the requester when you are asked to write the recommend. There should be no surprises. A good way to create a letter of recommendation is to use pre-designed templates available in letter-writing products. Additionally, you should review writing samples to better understand the structure before you begin to write.
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.
Follow these steps to be fair to everyone involved:
* Tailor the recommendation to the position.
* If for business reasons you're sorry to see this person go, say so.
* Avoid vague, powerless words such as nice, good, fine and reasonable.
* Be honest about your feelings, intentions, and concerns. This will save time and embarrassment for both parties if you feel that you cannot provide a good recommendation.
* Choose several of your qualities and strengths that match the current situation; do not list everything you have ever done.
Letter Sample for Character Reference or Personal Reference
To Whom it May Concern:
Name volunteered for four years in the Hospital. During this time, she was a dependable volunteer who never missed a shift.
She has also been my riding student, and assisted me with the many tasks required to run a thorough bred breeding facility. She has spent several summers working on the farm, as well as time during school vacations, after school, and weekends.
Name has a number of strengths to offer an employer. Name is always interested in supporting others. For example, this year when we worked on our class community service project, Name was helpful to me in collecting and organizing the programs here in Wilfred.
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.
I recommend Name for employment without reservation. Please let me know if you need further information.
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Recommendation Letter Template
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