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Date it. Open with a general greeting such as "To Whom it May Concern:"

Introduce yourself and how you know the candidate.

Talk about the candidate's qualifications, personality, and achievements in a very positive way.

Usually you can close with saying, "I highly recommend ____ for this (position/school/etc)."
Sincerely,
your name here.

2007-03-25 21:50:08 · answer #1 · answered by littlekitty1985 4 · 0 0

7 recommendation letter tips:
Ask for a recommendation letter from people who know you and your capabilities, i.e., former employers, teachers, coaches, community or corporate leaders, influential friends--people who have known you a long time. Relatives are not a good choice. Three recommendation letters are enough.

Be sure to give them enough time (3-4 weeks, if possible) to write the recommendation letter.

When you talk to them, state your goals and suggest what they might write to help you achieve those goals. Coach them to be specific; general praise is a waste of space. Don't be shy. A recommendation letter is a sales letter to sell you. Now is the time to brag!

Follow up your request for a recommendation letter by writing a review of your conversation. Give suggestions for your recommendation letter. You may need to put words in their mouths. When you send them the follow-up letter, be sure to include a self-addressed, stamped envelope. Then, feel free to contact them in a couple of weeks to confirm that they are aware of your deadlines.

Once you receive your recommendation letter, send a thank-you note. You should also let them know about your success and how they helped you.

Write only complimentary, yet factual, observations. Avoid unflattering or derogatory remarks. If you cannot do this, you should decline to write a letter of recommendation.

Remember that potential employers are adept at “reading between the lines,” and any negative implication may destroy a person's chance at getting the new job.



What if you are asked to write a recommendation letter? Ask yourself:
Are you the right person to write a letter of recommendation? If you are asked to write a recommendation letter, you need to discuss the subject candidly with the requester. A letter of recommendation is most effective when a person who knows the requester and his/her reputation writes it.

What is your company's policy regarding letters of recommendation. Many policies have been established as protection against potential lawsuits. The common rule is write only positive, factual recommendation letters.

Do you qualify? Another consideration is your integrity--can you honestly write positive things about the requester? If not, you need to bow out gracefully without hurting feelings. On the other hand, if you qualify, you should brainstorm with the requester to write what he or she wishes to be said. Be sensitive to deadlines . . . . .. . . .

2007-03-25 21:33:11 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

i'm thinking that you might want to use spell check...

if you are in a position as to be writing these sort of things, such as a teacher or guidance counselor, shouldn't you know this? or have a manual?

2007-03-25 21:37:47 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

www.writeexpress.com/recommendation-letter.html
www.writeexpress.com/recommendation.htm
www.ehow.com/how_172509_write-recommendation-letter.html
www.bc.edu/offices/careers/skills/letters/recomm
gsi.berkeley.edu/resources/rec_letter/index.html

2007-03-25 21:47:36 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

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