See also:
How to recommend someone you don't know
How to recommend someone you don't like or respect
How to thank someone for a recommendation
How to ask for a recommendation
How to give feedback
How to ask for feedback
Start Here
- Be as specific as possible. Give examples of the great work they’ve done.
- Use these helpful performance reviews for inspiration.
- Try to connect their experience to the opportunity and how they will be a good fit.
Talking Points
- This letter is meant to bolster the application of <name>.
- This letter recommends <name> for the <title> with your organization. <List reasons you’re recommending them>
- I’m appealing to you directly to recommend in emphatic terms, <Name>.
- I write in support of my friend/colleague.