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REFERENCE
LETTER TEMPLATE:
* Template Prepared by Karen
L. Simkins, J.D. -Eastern Michigan University
SALUTATION
| Dear ( Name of Employer:) or (To whom it may concern:) |
PARAGRAPH 1
| If written to a specific employer: I am
writing this reference letter at the request of (student)
who is applying for the position of (job title) with your
(firm, company, school, etc.)
If written to whom it may concern: I am
writing this reference letter at the request of (Student).
S/he has asked me to write this general letter which
s/he may show to any prospective employer who asks him/her
for references.
If letter is confidential: This is a confidential
letter and should be shared only with people in your
firm who are directly involved in the hiring decision.
This letter would not be shown to (student) who
waived the right to see the letter. |
PARAGRAPH 2
| I have known (student) for (length of time) in my capacity
as a (your title) at the University of Wisconsin-River
Falls. (Student) worked for me as a (job title).
Or (Student belonged to the (club or organization) for
which I served as an advisor. Or (Student) took (number)
courses from me, including (names). (Student) earned
grades of (list grades), respectively, in those courses.
Based on (student's) grades, along with his/her
(excellent, good, etc.) attendance and class participation,
I'd rate (student's) performance in my class as (rating) |
PARAGRAPH 3
| (Student) has a number of strengths to offer (an employer,
a graduate program). (List qualities here, backing each
one up with examples. Try to pick qualities that
tie into the specific type of job student is seeking or
requested on the grad school application.)
Example: "Ms. Kramer often exhibited excellent
leadership in my class, volunteering to lead groups
and then organizing the group's project quickly and
efficiently. This attribute would serve Ms. Kramer
well in the position of Assistant Manager with your
company." |
PARAGRAPH 4
| In conclusion, I would (highly) recommend (student).
If his/her performance in my class(es) is any indication
of how she/he'd perform (on the gob, in graduate school,
etc.), (student) will be positive addition to your (firm,
college etc.)
Sincerely,
(Name)
(Title) |
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Career Services Office - 211 Hagestad
410 S. 3rd Street, River Falls, WI 54022
Ph: (715) 425-3572, Fax: 715.425.3573 |
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