A recommendation letter, sometimes referred to as a reference letter, is a written statement from someone who can vouch for the credentials, abilities, experiences, and moral fiber of an individual. A recommendation letter serves to support the person and offer information about their skills and fit for a certain position, course of study, or other opportunity. So, see below samples of request letter for job recommendation.
Sample 1
Sub: Recommendation letter for {candidate’s name}
Dear Mr/Ms {Recipient’s Name},
I am [Your Name] and I have been working in [Company’s name] for two years as a [Designation]. The purpose of writing this letter is to support Mr/Ms [Candidate’s name] and his desire to join your company. [Candidate’s first name] has worked in this company for [total number of months] and s/he has been under my supervision all this time. I feel privileged to write this letter of recommendation because it will help one of our most sincere employees to move forward in his/her career.
Mr/Ms [candidate’s name] has been assisting me in various projects and presentations, hence I am aware of his/her attributes. S/he has always worked well under pressure and has kept a calm head even when our supervisors became pessimistic.
The positivity surrounding [Candidate’s first name] is infectious and all his/her colleagues would agree to this. S/he has been an integral part of conducting our Annual Meet [name any other important project the candidate has been a part of] and has managed to make every show a success.
She/he is analytical, communicative, and humble at the same time and all of his/her attributes have helped our company to grow.
With his/her decision to join your organization, I am sure that you will also feel the same way as we do because [Candidate’s first name] is everything that an ideal employee is supposed to be. I am confident of his/her abilities and would like to assure you of the same. If you have any questions, you can contact me at the above-mentioned email address or phone number.
Yours Sincerely,
[Your name]
Sample 3
Sub: Recommendation letter for [candidate’s name]
Dear Mr/Ms [Recipient’s Name],
I am [Your name], the [Your title] at [Company name] and I am writing this letter to support the [Candidate’s title] of our company Mr/Ms [Candidate’s name], and his/her desire to join your company.
I have worked with [Candidate’s name] from [Year of starting] till [Present/ year of leaving] and I have always found him/her an excellent performer who is both analytical and communicative. She/he played a key role in [A project led by the candidate] and proved himself/herself to be a determined and hard-working individual.
I am sure that [Candidate’s name] would be a great addition to your team and you can contact me at the above-mentioned address in case of any queries.
Yours Sincerely,
[Your signature]