How to write a letter of recommendation for a person

Letters of recommendation are important aspects in the hiring process for a job. Potential employers want to check the applicant's skills, aptitudes and personal attributes with people who have worked or know him or her very well. If you have been asked to write a reference letter for a former employee, colleague, relative or friend, there are some suggestions on how to write an effective letter of recommendation .

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Make sure it's worth it. Do not accept to write a recommendation letter unless you are sure you can do it. If you feel that you can write a strong and positive letter, then you must accept. If you do not feel that you know the applicant well enough, or do not feel comfortable writing something positive, you should resign.

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Know the format . A letter of recommendation is a formal business letter and the language you use should not be casual, impertinent or offensive. Before including anything questionable, discuss with the person who asked you to write the letter. Humor may not be advisable for most letters of recommendation.

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Write a brief introduction . Explain who you are and your relationship with the applicant. Keep information about you short so you can focus on the amount of time you know the applicant.

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Describe the applicant's competencies and qualifications . If the person worked for you in the past, write about your duties and responsibilities, as well as the promotions and awards the plaintiff received as an employee. It is important to describe the ways in which the person overcomes his duties and has demonstrated initiative and self-motivation. If you are writing about someone who does not work for you, highlight the personal qualities that make this person stand out from the crowd, such as honesty, integrity and industriousness. Describe the specific ways in which the applicant has demonstrated those traits.

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Conclude the letter of recommendation in a positive way. Recommend the applicant without reservations and be available to answer any questions. Write your contact information and sign the letter.

• Do not write anything negative in your letter, and avoid having to write anything that could be interpreted as a weakness in the applicant.
• Be sure to review the letter at least twice for spelling and punctuation errors, and have a second person review the errors.