Letter of recommendation template

LETTER OF REC WORKSPACE

INTRODUCTION

States who the writer is, their relationship to the applicant and their personal experience or expertise.

(list her role and how she worked with me, hierarchy)

OVERVIEW

List of the applicant’s strengths as the letter writer experienced them and as they relate to the recipient.

(in short, what the role was and why they hired me)

PERSONAL STORY

A specific example that elaborates on one to two traits the applicant possesses.

(best of - top three - what is on the resume)

(3 most memorable things - also add personality strengths - working well with others, etc, organizational skills)

CLOSING STATEMENT

A summary of why the individual you are recommending would be a good fit for the opportunity.

(this is why Alex can be a good fit for such ____ role)

CONTACT INFO

(if you want more information, here is my contact info)