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Sample Recommendation Letter

When putting together a cover letter for your prospective writers, make sure you include the following:

Your contact information
A list of deadlines covering all the letters that you need
Your career aspirations and the type of position you're applying for
Information or points you would like your letter writer to talk about
Summary of work/projects you did with your writer
Any other information you think they might need

Aside from mentioning the length of time you have known the person, you also need to mention your shared experiences with the person if there are any. This would give the recipient of the letter a clue as to how trustworthy your claims and recommendations are.

When preparing a reference letter, there are many things to think about. Here are some tips for you to get started.

* The length of letters of recommendation can vary, but five or six paragraphs is usually the minimum.
* State the nature of relationship you have had with the job seeker.
* Share your availability for follow up. Let the employer know how to contact you directly in order to follow up.
* Make a list of key words or phrases that pinpoint the person's skills or talents to help you write a detailed, convincing, concrete letter of recommendation.
* Explain what your role or position is how in your own experience this person ranks among other persons you've worked with.


Here us a sample letter reference, have a look...

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.

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 found Name to be a vivacious, yet gracious individual with a warm smile and a delightful sense of humor and perspective. He is one of those rare individuals that one senses is headed for certain success.

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 an intelligent, capable, dedicated, and personable person. He is always quick on her feet, with sensible reactions in all the circumstances I've seen him in. I feel confident in saying that he is capable of handling any situation with thoughtfulness and maturity.

Your Name

Sample Recommendation Letter