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Sample A Letter Of Recommendation

At some point in your career, it's likely that you'll request a letter of reference or recommendation from someone of importance, or it's possible that you may be asked to write a letter of reference or recommendation for someone else.

Before agreeing to write a reference letter for someone, remember, if you don't feel comfortable in writing the letter don't. If you have reservations about the person's abilities or skills, that will come through in your writing. In essence, this means your letter could actually do them more harm than good.

So you are now ready to write a letter of recommendation. Here are a few helpful tips that you need to know to ensure a positive and successful experience:


* Remember to sign the letter before mailing it.
* 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.
* State why the opportunity to support this job seeker excites you and say how you feel about being asked to write this reference 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 an intelligent and conscientious student. The written work he did for my class was always well above average. He displayed an ability to express her ideas clearly and concisely on paper. He is very articulate in the classroom setting.

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 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.

In conclusion, I would highly recommend Name. If her performance in my class is any indication of how she'd perform in your position, Name will be a positive addition to your organization.

If you should ever need any additional information you can feel free to contact me at Number or by email at email@email.com.

Sincerely,

Your Name

Sample A Letter Of Recommendation