U[Your Name or Company Letterhead]
[Mailing Address] · [Phone Number] · [Email Address]
[Date]
[Recipient Name]
[Recipient Title]
[Recipient Organization]
[Recipient Mailing Address]
Dear Mr./Mrs./Ms. [Last Name] / To Whom It May Concern,
It is my pleasure to enthusiastically recommend [Applicant Name] for [Position] at
[Organization].
My name is [Your Name], [Your Position] at [Your Organization]. I had the pleasure of working
with [Applicant Name] for [Length of Time/Capacity] while [Explain how you worked together].
Of all the [Type of People] I’ve worked with, [Applicant Name] is among the [Specific
Superlative].
During our time together, [Applicant Name] proved to be [Adjective, Adjective, and Adjective].
His/her/their expertise in [Specific Subject] was a huge asset that led to [Specific Achievement].
[Include a Personal Story or Anecdote that illustrates a skill or qualification]
I am confident without reservation that [Applicant Name] would be an excellent fit for
[Organization]. As a [Skill or Trait] and [Skill or Trait], he/she/they will be a productive addition
to your organization.
Feel free to contact me at [Phone Number] or [Email Address] if you have any questions or
would like me to further elaborate on [Applicant Name]’s talents and achievements.
Sincerely,
[Your Name]
[Your Title]