Recommendation Letter Template
This free recommendation letter template suggests how to write a recommendation
letter and provides the format. For samples, see Sample
Recommendation Letters.
You may download this free recommendation letter template and edit it to recommend
an employee, just use it as an example to do the same, or offer it to your references
as an example for recommending you. It's an RTF file format, which is compatible
with most word processors (such as Microsoft® Word) and safe to download.
But first, please read the Important notice below, which includes
the download link.
Although this recommendation letter template adheres to "standards" on
the Web, it's not set in concrete. It's just to give you ideas about what to
write, while providing the format to make it easier for you.
Because of differences in the way that Web browsers and word processors display
pages, the format of the recommendation letter template displayed below differs
slightly from the download version created in a word processor.
If you copy and paste this recommendation letter template from your screen instead
of downloading it, the format might not stay intact.
If you're not sending your edited version of this recommendation letter template
to a specific recipient, delete the recipient's address block and replace the
salutation with To Whom it May Concern: (excluding the bold print).
[Writer's Name or Company Letterhead]
[Street • City •
State • Zip Code]
[Phone # • Fax phone # • Messages phone # • Email]
[Date]
[Recipient's name]
[Company name]
[Address Line]
[Address Line]
[Address Line]
Dear [Recipient's Name]:
[If you don't feel good about writing a recommendation letter, then don't.
A poorly-written, wishy-washy or fabricated recommendation letter can do
more harm than good. Start by identifying the type and duration of the
relationship you've had with the employee for whom you're writing this
letter.]
[For the next paragraph or two, picture the employee in his or her job
role. Then emphasize positive traits while focusing on work ethic, accomplishments,
skills and significant contributions. Use at least one specific example.
Keep it short and to the point.]
[If you draw a blank, ask the employee to refresh your memory. If you
have access to the employee's merit reviews, refer to them for hints. If
you're sorry to see this employee leave, then say you are and why. But,
of course, keep the why to business reasons.]
[Avoid vague and powerless words such as nice, good, fine, fair and reasonable.
Instead, use persuasive words such as excellent, superior, above average,
instrumental, creative, innovative, efficient, dependable, articulate,
meticulous, stellar, self-starter and confident.]
[Wrap it up with a recommendation to hire the employee. Close by offering
to provide more information. Provide a phone number at which you're easily
reachable, even if it's already in the letterhead.]
Sincerely,
[Sign here]
[Name, title]
cc [Names for copies] |
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