A critical aspect in the process of obtaining employment is the after-application recommendation. Often times, prospective employers will request a letter of recommendation from a previous or current employer. These letters help to give the prospective employer a sense of the character, disposition, capabilities and capacity of the employee to fulfill the intended job requirements. The
. recommendation letter can often be the difference between getting and not getting the job.There are a number of critical components in crafting an employee recommendation and executing these aspects of the letter show professionalism and an understanding of the required decorum. The greeting of the letter is important and should convey respect for the reader. In the event of an unknown recipient, " To Whom It May Concern" is the prototypical greeting. If the name of the reader is known, and it can be ascertained that that individual is the only reader, then formally addressing it to that person is acceptable. It is important that the early part of the letter identify the relationship of the writer to the employee as well as the title and responsibilities of writer. By doing so, the writer ensures that the reader knows the authority he or she has to make such a recommendation.The rest of the letter should convey the traits and characteristics which make the employee an ideal candidate for the position being sought. This should reflect instances during the previous employment when the employee's traits reflected those which might be applicable to the upcoming job. It is important to maintain professional and formal tone and word choice to avoid sounding like the letter is nothing more than sucking up to the prospective employer. The conclusion of the letter should provide a concise overview of the reasons why the employee ought to be pursued for employment. As has been mentioned, it is continually important to remember that tone and word choice remain formal and professional throughout the letter.Attempting to craft a letter of this nature can be difficult. There are many sources, such as business schools and editing services, which provide examples of recommendation letters online. These online sources ought to serve as a starting point and not be copied verbatim so that the letter reflects the current needs.More reference links: http://www.letterwritingguide.com/samplerecommendation.htm http://www.scribendi.com/advice/employee_recommendation_letter_sample.en.html
