Need to write a letter of recommendation? Here are 3 simple steps to get started:
1. Gather the information you need to know.
Before you write anything, you need to know who or what you're writing about. The more specific you are, the more personalized you can make your content.
Here's our suggestions for writing a letter of recommendation:
Name of person being recommended: [name]
Description of relationship to recommender: [relationship]
Length of time known: [length of time known]
Capacity in which they are known: [capacity in which they are known]
Strengths, skills, and accomplishments: [strengths, skills, and accomplishments]
Why they are a good fit for this position or opportunity: [why they are a good fit for this position or opportunity]
2. Determine the structure of your output.
The structure of your content is just as important as the content itself. The structure of your content is how you're going to arrange the information in the content to make it easier for the readers to read and understand.
Greet the reader
Introduce yourself and your relationship to the person you're recommending
Describe how long you've known them and in what capacity
List their strengths, skills, and accomplishments
Explain why they are a good fit for this position or opportunity
Sign off with your contact information and an invitation to get in touch with questions
3. Write the content or use Copy.ai to help you get started. Once you have your structure down, you can start writing the content.
Example:
Dear [name],
I saw that you're looking for a [position/person] to fill the [role/position], and I wanted to pass along my thoughts about [the person you're recommending]. I have worked with [the person you're recommending] for [length of time known] in [capacity in which they are known].
[The person you're recommending] has always been a pleasure to work with. They are a [job title] with a [job description]. They are also a hard worker and are always willing to go above and beyond to meet deadlines and complete projects. They are highly skilled and have a great ability to communicate well with others.
I believe that [the person you're recommending] would make a great fit for this position because of their skills and abilities. [The person you're recommending] has always had a strong work ethic, which is something I look for when hiring new people. They have also shown that they can work independently as well as collaboratively with others.
If you would like to speak with me further about [the person you're recommending], please let me know.
Thank you for your time!
Best,
[your name]
Example:
Dear [Name of hiring manager],
I'm writing to recommend [Person you're referring]. I've known [person you're referring] for [length of time]. I met [person you're referring] when we were both working at [company name], where I was the [position].
[Person you're referring] has been a pleasure to work with for over the past [length of time]. [Person you're referring] is a strong leader who is always willing to take on new challenges and learn new skills, which has helped them grow their capabilities as a leader.
[Person you're referring] is especially great at building relationships with clients and other stakeholders. They have a knack for connecting with people from all walks of life and creating a sense of trust with them.
I believe that [person you're referring] would be a great fit for this opportunity because of their experience in managing teams and managing client relationships.
If you would like to speak with me further about [the person you're recommending], please let me know.
Best,
[your name]
Example:
Dear [name],
I am writing to recommend [name] for the position of [position] at [company name]. I have known [them] for [length of time known], and I am writing to recommend them for this position based on my [capacity in which they are known].
[Name] has been a member of our team for the last [amount of time]. They have demonstrated their ability to [strengths/skills] and have done so in a way that has been [accomplishments].
[Name] is a great fit for this position because they have demonstrated excellent [skills/strengths] and have shown that they are able to [accomplishments].
I hope this information is helpful. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions about [name] or their candidacy for this position.
Best regards,
[your name]
1. A letter of recommendation can provide valuable information about a person's character, abilities, and accomplishments.
2. A letter of recommendation can be used to help a person's application for a job, admission to a school, or other opportunity.
3. A letter of recommendation can be an important factor in a person's success.
-A professor who taught you in college
-A boss who you had at a previous job
-A colleague who you worked with closely
-A mentor who has helped you professionally
-A coach
-A religious leader
-A club leader
-A volunteer coordinator
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