Recommendation Letter Template
A letter of recommendation supporting someone's job, school, or program application.
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What Is a Recommendation Letter Template?
A recommendation letter is written by someone who knows a candidate's work to vouch for them — for a job, school admission, or program application. This template covers your relationship to the candidate, their strengths, and a clear endorsement.
How to Use This Template
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Tips
- State how you know the candidate and for how long, right at the start.
- Support claims with a specific example rather than general praise ('managed a $50k budget' beats 'was very responsible').
- Keep the focus on qualities relevant to what they're applying for.
- End with an unambiguous, confident recommendation, not a hedge.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who should write a recommendation letter?
Ideally someone who has directly supervised, taught, or worked closely with the candidate and can speak to specific strengths.
How long should the letter be?
One page is standard — enough room for context, one or two concrete examples, and a clear recommendation.
Can I use this for both job and school applications?
Yes, adjust the relationship and body fields to fit either context.
How do I send this to the requesting organization?
Download as a PDF using Print → Save as PDF, then email or upload it as requested.
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