RecommendationLetters

Basic PrinciplesSay WHAAT?

A letter written on your behalf

Can be written by a teacher, employer, counselor, etc.

Your referrer recommends you to the company you are applying to.

You are often not allowed to see what the referrer writes.

Why Bother

?

Help employers get a better picture of you.

Can emphasize

accomplishments

They explain why you will be an asset to the company from someone who knows you.

Introduction Body (Scientific)

Body (Personal) Conclusion

format

Introduction

Address letter to specific personapplicant1-3 sentencesIntroduces you & the applicantDemonstrates the context

Body (Scientifi

c)• Demonstrates your relationship•How do you know the subject?•How long have you known the subject?• In what context do you know the subject?

• Talks about applicants work (role in manuscripts, unpublished work)• Indicates the applicant’s strengths

Body (Personal

)

Interpersonal skills, personal attributes and special interests that make the candidate unique

Personality/Character

Community/teaching involvement (above & beyond what’s required)

Conclusion

Final comments on the applicant’s impact

Wrap up your thoughts

Include your contact information

Consider ranking the applicant

Sample Letters

Prepared by: Camille Joy D. Lucelo

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