Writing College Recommendation Letters - Writing The Letter

Writing College Recommendation Letters

A reference letter should provide information on who you are, your connection with the person you are recommending, why they are qualified and the specific skills they have. In addition, contact information for follow-up should be provided.

If you've been requested to write a letter of recommendation for another, and you feel both comfortable and qualified to do so, request that the candidate provide you with a copy of his or her resume, and a list of important qualifications. Have him or her provide you with specific achievements, and a list of any professional associations for which he or she is a member. Even a close colleague may be surprised to learn all that a candidate has accomplished or contributed to an organization.

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

* Proofread your reference letter and make corrections.
* Start wrapping it up with a recommendation to hire.
* Remember to sign the letter before mailing it.


There are some reference letter templates on this site, and below is one of them.

To Whom it May Concern:

Name has worked for me as a Merchandiser Supervisor for the past two years. While under my supervision, her responsibilities have included hiring, training, and supervising store service personnel.

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.

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 was a student in my class during his second year of college. Because there were fewer than 40 students in the class, I had the opportunity to become more fully acquainted with Name and the other students than did professors teaching larger sized classes. I was very impressed with Name’s performance in class, in his assignments, and on his examinations. Name also made many significant contributions to our class discussions. He was always well prepared and took a keep interest in our class discussions.

In summary, I highly recommend Name for any position or endeavor that she may seek to pursue. She will be a valuable asset for any organization.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Sincerely,

Your Name

Writing College Recommendation Letters