How can I write an effective letter of recommendation for an employee that is up for a promotion?

Question

I need to write a letter for a fellow employee to get an promotion.

Answer 1

consider exactly what is it about this person that makes them ideal for the promotion.

what skills, attributes, and experience does this person have that makes them the right person for the promotion.

what are examples of their experience and skills.

what difficult problems have they resolved?

what work[practices do they follow or have they introduced that makes the job better.

Answer 2

Describe the employee as an "assett" to the company. Explain how he/she goes out of their way to get the job done. Let them know that this person is reliable, efficient and capable. Describe what a pleasure it was to train this person in their current position and how quickly they caught on. It's kind of you to seek help in your letter of recommendation. I hope this person appreciates all that you are doing.

Answer 3

Be concise and to the point. Don't be too flowery and positive with general terms. Say if they are dependable, goes beyond what is asked, is a team player, cheerful, easy to work with, has leadership skills, rarely is sick and is punctual, meets deadlines, etc...

Employers don't want long letters they want things to the point. Also add all of your contact information so that you can easily be reached and let them know that your more than happy to be called. I hope this helps. Good luck!

Answer 4

be honest, describe exactly why they would be great for the new job and what they've done on the old job to show their abilities. be specific and highlight their strengths. and make sure the grammar and spelling and punctuation are right or it will not even help them.

Answer 5

Google samples on the web like everyone else.

Answer 6

Get them to write it themselves - you can bet they'll make a good job of it.