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Letter Factory
Letter of Recommendation
Position of Trust, Special Duty, and/or Employment Position |
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Key Points to Writing
- Remember, there the purpose for the letter.
- Use the right words, utilize a resource like
Merriam-Webster Online.
- Use a spell checker (F7 Word)
and avoid common misspellings
- Watch Tense Shifts, going from "s" to "ed"
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Keep the text simple
- Avoid acronyms and jargon, the people reading the letter
are not familiar with it.
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[Date]
To Whom it May Concern:
I've been [First Last Name]'s manager at
[Company Name] Engineering for almost four years.
It was my
pleasure to promote [First Name] to mechanical
engineer II last year, because he consistently meets
and often exceeds his job requirements.
[First Name] is an enthusiastic, dedicated employee
with reliable work habits. He often does not need
guidance or supervision, but willingly accepts it when offered. He is
consistently successful in
improving his skills, and he works hard to do so.
[First Name] is always willing to pitch in to help
the team, and he gets the job done right the first
time. He is efficient in planning projects, punctual in meeting deadlines, and
conscientiously adheres
to company standards and guidelines.
You'd be hard pressed to find an employee more dedicated than
[First Name], and I recommend him as a
rock-solid addition to your engineering staff. If you'd like more information,
I'd be happy to provide
it. Please call the phone number above and ask for me by name.
Sincerely,
[First Last Name]
Manager, Mechanical Engineering
Email@address.com
Note: Signature lines are 5 spaces below the last line of text.
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