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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