A letter of recommendation will endorse a particular applicant for employment. The letter should be a one-page document written using a business letter format. A standard letter of recommendation can be divided into three paragraphs. The writer should introduce herself and the applicant in the first paragraph, known as the introduction. The second paragraph discusses the merits and qualifications of the applicant. Here, in the body, the writer should describe instances that demonstrate the listed qualifications. The final paragraph of the letter should be very short and reiterates the writer’s recommendation of the applicant.
Sample Letter of Recommendation for Employment
789 Glory Street
Merritown, VA 00000
November 30, 2010
To Whom It May Concern:
I am writing to lend my highest support to John Doe in finding employment with XYZ Corporation. Mr. Doe was my student for several different semesters at ABC University. Additionally, he became my graduate research fellow in his senior year. He would be a tremendous asset to your organization.
Mr. Doe had a sharp mind and always contributed to the class discussions. When I assigned a group assignment in class, Mr. Doe would inevitably become the group leader and help the weaker students to work to their best potential. In my classes, Mr. Doe always received a grade in the top 10% of the class. While he was my graduate research fellow, he was able to put together wonderful research projects and always followed my directions exactly. He also provided his research faster than any of my other fellows.
I am giving Mr. Doe my highest recommendation for employment. He is an industrious, intelligent, and polite young man. I know that if he is hired for this position, he will continue to grow and will become indispensable to ABC Corporation.
Very respectfully,
Susan Smith
Professor of Business
ABC Corporation
