Letter of Recommendation from Employer
Typically recommendation letters are written by immediate supervisors, who have had first-hand experience working with the said employee. If you have received a request for a recommendation letter, you can follow the steps in this guide and use the sample and template we have provided for your reference.
Tips for Writing a Letter of Recommendation from Employer
- Clearly state the name and designation of the employee
- Share how you worked with him/her and in what capacity
- Comment on the employee’s performance during his/her tenure
- Highlight his/her skills you find valuable and important
- Give a clear recommendation
- Invite queries and requests for further information
- Sign the letter and send it officially
Instructions
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Sample of a Recommendation Letter from Employer
From:
Davis Gollard
CME
HMS Alpha
To whom it may concern,
As the chief mechanical engineering officer onboard HMS Alpha, I Adrian Smith, highly recommend Mr. James Shaw for the position of a diesel generator supervisor.
I have worked with Mr. Shaw for the past 3 years, and he has been fulfilling his responsibilities as the diesel generator supervisor on HMS Alpha with utmost dedication.
He has a vast experience in dealing with the diesel driven generators and is well versed with the basics of operating the machinery independently. Mr. Shaw has exhibited his skills and dedication throughout his tenure, and has grown to become one of our most resourceful supervisors on ship.
Moreover, I have always known him to take the initiative, be punctual and responsible. His decision making skills have also matured over time, and he has been a great asset for us.
I sincerely believe he will be an extremely capable addition to any other organization and crew.
If you have any further queries, please feel free to contact me.
Regards,
Davis Gollard
HMS Alpha
9th January, 2013 -
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Template of a Recommendation Letter from Employer
From:
[Your Name]
[Your Designation]
[Organization Name]
[Address]
[Date]
To whom it may concern,
I am writing this letter to strongly recommend Mr./Ms. (Name of employee) for the position of (Position) at (New organization’s name).
Mr./Ms. (Employee’s name) has been a valuable asset for (Your organization’s name), working as the (Employee’s designation). I have had the pleasure of being his/her (supervisor/manager/employer) for (Number of years/months). During this time, he/she exhibited hard work, dedication, and the ability to learn and adapt.
Mr./Ms. (Employee’s name) has grown considerably over time, and has become one of our most valuable assets. I sincerely believe he/she will be a great fit at (New organization’s name) and will prove to be a valuable addition.
If you have any questions or require further information, please feel free to contact me.
Best regards,
(Your name)
(Signature)
