Recommendation Letter for Employee

Template

[Your Name], [Your Title]
[Company]
[Email] | [Phone]
[Date]

To Whom It May Concern,

I supervised [Employee Name] as [your role] at [Company] from [Start] to [End]. [He/She/They] served as [Position] and consistently [specific strength, e.g., delivered projects early].

A standout moment: [concrete example with a result]. [Employee Name] also [trait] — [instance]. I recommend [him/her/them] for [target role/opportunity] with full confidence.

Sincerely,
[Your Name]

What to fill in

The employee’s actual job title and dates
A result with a number where possible
Your supervisory relationship
The opportunity they are seeking

Writing tips

Quantify impact ("saved $20k", "led 5 people"). If you cannot write strongly, it is fairer to decline than to send a weak letter.

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Recommendation Letter for Employee

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