how to write a reference/ recommendation...
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How to write a reference/recommendation letter?
http://www.writeexpress.com/reference-letter.html
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When Will you need a reference letter?
Apply for a...
Job
School
Training program
or any other particular position
Typically, three references will be enough for many situations.
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Who will write/need a reference letter?
Employer
Trainer
Teachers
Coaches
Employee
Trainee
Students
Team members
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Asking for a reference letterAsking someone who is really relevant to the area you are planing for.
Do NOT ask reference letter from relatives.
Reference letter is a sort of advertisement, talking about the goal you want to achieve with your referee.
Giving enough time for your referee to write the reference letter- a week or 10 days.
Follow up your request with your referee by sending a follow-up letter and remind the deadline.
If you have got the letter, remember to send the referee a thank-you letter.
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AS a referee...
Discuss the subject with the requester.
Be sure that you are proper and sincere to write a reference.
Asking for sufficient informations from you requester to describe the concrete accomplishments
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IF you want to decline the request
Express your regret and suggest some other referee
Avoid derogatory comments
Do not put too much personal bias, just say sorry and give a objective description.
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Structure of a reference letter
Letterhead- provide the information of orgnization
Salutation- “To whom it may concern”, a universal used opening.
Main body
Describe the relationship or working experiences with the requester, including when, where, how.
Describe the accomplishments of the referent. Specify the works have been achieved or expertise in particular area.
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Something should not be mentioned
Weakness
Unrelated personal informations: religions, race, origin, political position, etc.