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Letter of Recommendation Template

Before you send it

  • Two concrete examples beat ten adjectives. Numbers ('cut processing time 30%') are the strongest sentences a reference can contain.
  • State the relationship and duration early; it's what gives the rest weight.
  • Only offer the contact line if you mean it. Recipients notice when it's missing, and that's a signal too.
  • If you can't honestly recommend someone, decline to write it. A lukewarm letter reads as a warning and helps no one.

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