Sample Request of Letter of Recommendation

A sample request of letter of recommendation is provided in the below spaces along with tips on how to make your request go farther.

Most send a letter of recommendation request by mail

Who to Ask the Request From

One of the hardest decisions to make is to figure out who you will ask for a recommendation. This letter of recommendation could be for anything, such as a school, job, or work-related promotion. Whichever reason you need a letter of recommendation, you need to make sure the person:

• Is comfortable writing the letter on your behalf
• Is a good writer with experience in writing recommendations
• Knows who you are personally to some extent and is familiar with your work
• Has authority, such as an appropriate title or expertise that would be relevant to your situation

The weight a letter of recommendation will carry will depend on the letter writer's position and how highly he is regarded. It is best to attain letters from the most relevant and high up source possible.

Sample Request of Letter of Recommendation Template

When creating a letter, it is important to use the correct business format.

1234 Jones Loop

Atlanta, GA 55555

June 15, _____

Jane Doe, CEO

XYZ Company

5678 Mason Drive

Atlanta, GA 77777

Dear Mrs. Doe,

My contact to you today is regarding a recommendation that I am seeking for you to write on my behalf. Since we worked together many years, I feel you are the person best qualified to offer this information.

My interests in the position I am seeking with ABC Company are in line, yet slightly heightened, with the roles and duties I carried out while employed at XYZ Company. It is a career goal of mine to expand to the highest possible potential I can and a solid recommendation would help me get there.

If you would be so gracious as to submit a recommendation to:

John Doe

Human Resources Department

ABC Company

9874 Right Way

Atlanta, GA 88888

Your aid in this request would greatly be appreciated. If you have any questions or concerns, you can contact me through email: email@email.com, or by phone: 123-456-7891.

Sincerely,

(Signature)

Jack Doe (Printed Name)

Throughout the sample request of letter of recommendation, you will notice the points are clear and concise. When asking for a recommendation, the message needs to get right to the point so the letter is easily referenced and the reader knows his next course of action.

Tips for Recommendations

When asking for a letter of recommendation, there are certain guidelines you must follow to make sure the request is not pushed aside.

1. Never put a person on the spot.
2. Try to lead up to the request in order to get a good feel of comfort levels or timing.
3. Offer to provide more information that might help aid him in writing the recommendation.
4. If the person is extremely busy, offer to write the recommendation so he only has to read and sign.
5. Give the person one to two months to write the recommendation; allotting plenty of time will increase the chances of him completing it.

Another option is to deliver the request by hand. This is a situation where face-to-face contact will happen. Although this is a good approach, it should be kept within reason. For example, if you deliver the request, let the person know you are requesting a recommendation and you just wanted to drop the letter off personally. This will give the person a chance to either engage in questioning or reply with a simple answer.

If the person would like to ask further questions for clarification, that would be great. If they do not ask any questions, say thank you and leave the area. Remember, you do not want to put the person on the spot.

Final Note

By using this approach, you will be able to secure a letter of recommendation from one or multiple sources. The key component is to be respectful and appreciative. Remember that the other person does not have to take his time to complete a letter of recommendation on your behalf and he is, in fact, doing you a favor.

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