Letter of Recommendation
A Letter of Recommendation is a letter from a professional contact endorsing you for a job. The individual writing the letter on your behalf can testify as to your skills, characteristics, and potential you have for the job you're applying for. Letters of Recommendation should not be more than one year old.
The reason you want to include a Letter of Recommendation or a company might ask for a job recommendation letter is because they’re looking for some trusted verification that you are in fact who you claim to be in your application. Think like an employer. The fewer chances and less risk employers take when hiring someone for a job, the better.
Here are some things to include when writing a Letter of Recommendation for someone.
An introduction that states the candidate's name and the position they are seeking.
A clear statement of your relationship with the candidate.
An honest testimonial of their work.
A clear recommendation of the candidate.
A signature that includes your contact information.
Just about anybody can write a Letter of Recommendation for you. Some people who are normally excellent at supplying Letters of Reference are trusted individuals who are not your family members. They could be a teacher, a coach, a mentor, someone from your faith community, a boss, or even someone who you have volunteered with. Pro Tip: When deciding who to ask for a Letter of Recommendation, try asking someone who has known you for a long time or who has seen you work hard at school, a job, or an extra-curricular activity.
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