How To Write A Recommendation Letter

 

Sample Recommendation Letter

Your Name
Your Address
Your City, State Zip Code
Your Phone Number
Your Email
Date
Contact
Name
Title
Company Name
Address
City, State Zip Code
Dear Mr./Ms. Lastname:
I’m writing to recommend John Boston for the position of retail sales associate at Friendly Furniture Company. I’ve worked with John for the past five years at Bath Supplies Plus in Springfield, and I’ve always been impressed with his ability to handle customers and to work well with his colleagues.
I have been John’s manager for the five years he has worked with us. He greets customers with a smile, and his expertise is such that he is always able to answer their questions. His sales numbers have increased every year, and we’re sad to lose him as an employee, but we know he’ll be moving to your city very soon.
John would be an excellent addition to your sales team. Furthermore, I believe he’s ready for an entry-level management position. He has an excellent rapport with his co-workers, and they enjoy working with him. I’m sure he’d be excellent as a shift-supervisor or assistant manager.
Please feel free to contact me by email (yourname@gmail.com) or cell phone (999-999-9999) if you have any questions.
Sincerely
Your Signature (hard copy letter)
<Name>

 

 

Section 1: Your Introduction

Hello {new employer’s name},
Name is {your name} and I am the {your designation} of {your company’s name} where Mr/Ms. {candidate’s name} has worked as {candidate’s designation}. I am writing this letter to support Mr/Ms. {candidate’s name} and his/her desire to join your firm {new company’s name} as a {the applied post}. I have worked closely with him/her as his head/supervisor for the duration of {number of years} years. I am completely aware of {Candidate’s name}’s abilities and attributes.

Section 2: Person's abilities and achievements

{Candidate’s name}’s scintillating ability to {mention the work s/he did best} is truly commendable and he has always proven himself to be a valuable asset for {your company’s name}. Not only has s/he been an excellent employee, but s/he has always presented an excellent example of working in a team. {Mention any project that the candidate led or was an important part of}, showed {candidate’s name} as a hardworking and determined employee who has always tried to bring out the best in himself and his/her colleagues as well.

Section 3: Wrapping it up with Candidate contact details.

With his/ her abilities, dedication and talent, {candidate’s name} will be an ideal addition to {new company’s name}. I am positive about his skills and knowledge in the field of {the field of candidate’s work}, and we at {your company’s name} would always want him to soar higher in all his endeavors at your company. If you have any other queries or doubts regarding Mr/Ms. {Candidate’s name}, feel free to contact me at the above-mentioned address and phone number {your phone number}.
Sincerely,
{Your name}.

Conclustion :

Recommendation letters play a key role in determining the chances of any candidate getting hired for a job and you should be very careful while making and giving one. You can either email a recommendation letter or send it by post, whichever way is preferred by your company when it comes to providing recommendations.