What should a job recommendation letter include?
Every letter needs your title and relationship to the candidate, the context you worked together, two specific achievements with numbers, and a clear hiring endorsement plus contact info.
EXAMPLE INTENT
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Job-Winning Recommendation Letter Example
Use a field-tested recommendation letter sample that highlights strengths, quantifies impact, and fits one page. Copy, tweak in minutes, and send with confidence.
2 focused content sections
5 practical action points
4 FAQs for search intent coverage
What you will cover
This page gives you the exact points to include so your recommendation letter sounds credible, specific, and easy to trust.
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One-page template used by 2k+ referees
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Metrics-driven bullet formulas
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ATS-friendly keyword bank
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How to build the letter
Follow these steps in order. Each section tells you what to write and includes a quick checklist so you do not miss key details.
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Quick-Start Guide
Draft a strong letter in 15 minutes by filling in the bracketed fields and swapping the sample bullets with your candidate's facts.
Checklist
- Open with your role, relationship, and duration (2 sentences max).
- Insert 2 quantified achievements that map to the job description.
- Close with a clear endorsement and direct contact invite.
- Keep total length to 4-5 paragraphs and 350 words.
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Avoid These Pitfalls
Recruiters discard letters that feel generic or exaggerated. Steer clear of these frequent errors.
Checklist
- Using cliches like "hard-working" without proof.
- Listing duties instead of measurable results.
- Exceeding one page or tiny 10 pt fonts.
- Forgetting to state how you know the candidate.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How long should the letter be?
Stick to one page, 250-350 words, in 11-12 pt font. Recruiters skim; concise letters get read and remembered.
Can I use the same example for multiple candidates?
Reuse the structure and phrases, but always swap in unique metrics and stories so each letter feels personal and credible.
Is it okay to mention weaknesses?
No. Focus on strengths that match the job. If honesty requires balance, decline to write rather than plant doubts.
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