{"id":258,"date":"2021-11-18T21:08:19","date_gmt":"2021-11-18T14:08:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.shortlyst.ai\/?p=258"},"modified":"2022-12-22T00:33:50","modified_gmt":"2022-12-21T17:33:50","slug":"tips-on-writing-the-letter-of-recommendation-templates","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shortlyst.ai\/blog\/tips-on-writing-the-letter-of-recommendation-templates\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Write a Letter of Recommendation (Sample & Templates)"},"content":{"rendered":"
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In the process of applying to a unique opportunity, perhaps for a job position or a graduate school program, I\u2019m sure you have heard about the famous letters of recommendation. This article serves to answer any question you may have about how to write letters of recommendation and some tips related to it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is a Letter of Recommendation<\/strong>?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It is a formal writing that describes a person\u2019s qualifications and skills related to work or education. It is usually written to hiring managers or school admissions officers who decide whether to employ or admit the candidate. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Every unique opportunity typically has its own specific requirements for the letter of recommendation, hence you need to double check with the employer or institution and make sure to include all the required items.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In general, a letter of recommendation discusses the qualities and capabilities that make the candidate a good fit for the opportunity. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

While reference letters<\/span><\/mark><\/strong><\/a> also discuss similar things, letters of recommendation are addressed to a specific recipient and are catered to the requirements of a unique opportunity. Reference letters are just a general commendation of a person\u2019s character and skills.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The main purpose of a letter of recommendation is to highlight and validate the person\u2019s positive attributes by someone that has a close relationship to the candidate and can vouch for his or her previous performance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

They are especially popular for applying to a job vacancy, but are also often used for promotions, doctorates, scholarships, degree programs, semesters abroad, or internships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Who can Give You a Letter of Recommendation?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It depends on the use case for your letter of recommendation, but you want to choose the best letter writer and someone who can speak directly to the quality of your work and performance.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As mentioned previously, the purpose of the letter could range from a given job position or a program in an institution, so you could request it from your previous teachers, direct boss, directors, company owners, or the human resources department. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read more about HRBP Roles & Responsibilities<\/span><\/mark><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

It may even be from a co-worker, but it depends on your position and role in the company. Ideally, it should come from someone who:<\/p>\n\n\n\n