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The bracketed words are suggested options to use when applicable to your particular letter.\nSALUTATION:\nDear [NAME OF EMPLOYER:] or [TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:]\nPARAGRAPH 1:\nIf written to a specific employer:\u000bI am writing this reference letter at the request of [student] who is applying for the position of [job title] with your [firm, company, school, etc.]\nIf written to whom it may concern:\u000bI am writing this reference letter at the request of [student]. S/he has asked me to write this general letter which s/he may show to any prospective employer who asks him/her for references.\nThis reference letter is provided at the written request of [name of person], who has asked me to serve as a reference on [his/her] behalf. It is my understanding that [name ] is being considered by your organization for the position of [job title]. Please be advised that the information contained in this letter is confidential and should be treated as such. The information should not be disclosed to anyone in your organization who would not be involved in the hiring decision regarding this individual. Additionally, the information should not be disclosed to anyone outside of your organization without the consent of the person in question.\nPARAGRAPH 2:\nI have known [student] for [length of time] in my capacity as a [your job title] at [your employer]. If Applicable: [student] worked for me as a [job title]. or [student] belonged to the [club or organization] for which I served as an advisor. or [student] took [number] courses from me, including [names]. [Student] earned grades of [list grades], respectively, in those courses. Based on [student's] grades, along with his/her [excellent, good, etc.] attendance and class participation, I'd rate [students] performance in my class as [rating].\nPARAGRAPH 3:\n[student] has a number of strengths to offer [an employer, a graduate program]. List qualities here, backing each one up with examples. Try to pick qualities that tie into the specific type of job student is seeking or requested on the grad school application. EXAMPLE: \"[Student] often exhibited excellent leadership in my class, volunteering to lead groups and then organizing the group's project quickly and efficiently. This attribute would serve [student] well in the position of Assistant Manager with your company.\"\nPARAGRAPH 4:\nIn conclusion, I would [highly] recommend [student]. If his/her performance in my class(es) is any indication of how she/he'd perform [on the job, in grad uate school, etc.], [student] will be a positive addition to your [firm, college, etc.].\nIf you would like to discuss this further, please feel free to contact me.\nSincerely,\nSincerely yours,\nNAME\u000bTITLE\nA Few Tips on How to Write a Letter of Recommendation\nFirst Paragraph -- Start out by specifying in what capacity and for how long you have know the person whom you are recommending. If the person is an employee or coworker, indicate the term of employment, the responsibilities of the position, and any significant projects undertaken by the individual. You may wish to include a sentence about the nature of your company and its activities. Here, you can also give a one-sentence summary or overview of your opinion of the recommended individual.\nSecond Paragraph -- In the next paragraph provide a more detailed evaluation of the person as an employee. Describe his or her performance on specific assignments and list any important accomplishments. What are the individual's strengths or shortcomings in the workplace? What was it like to interact with him or her?\nThird Paragraph -- To sum things up you can make a more broad characterization of the individual and his or her demeanor. Overall, was the person responsible, polite, warm, disagreeable, lazy, spiteful? 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