Job References - Guide	(ver: 08/01/2002)
General Tips
•	Use the firm paper.
•	Obtain from your boss: business card, stamp, signature.
•	Enclose a firm brochure (an annual report).
Example 1

BIMBO, Inc.	( address)
1400 Fifth Avenue,
New York, NY 10012
(212) 555-6666
www: www.bimbo.com

August 19, 2001 	( date)

Letter of reference 	( head)
(Letter of recommendation)

For: Mr. John Megawatt 		( for whom)
(Subject: Letter of Recommendation for Mr. John Megawatt)

To Whom It May Concern:  	( phrase)

It is my pleasure to provide you this reference.  	( this is positive reference)
I am very pleased to be able to recommend Mr. Megawatt to you.
I am glad ... It gives me pleasure ... I am delighted

( basic dates)
He worked full-time at our company, from April 1992 to April 1995 ...  
John worked at BIMBO during the years 1874 - 1912...
Mr. Megawatt has been in our employ since 1978.
... he was working for us ...
... a member of our staff ...

(  responsibilities, projects, specify numbers, profit, names)
He occupied the position of programmer ...
His responsibilities included
Initially he worked as an engineer of ...  hardware and software. 
Later on he was responsible for project of ... using the ... technology. 
Since 1901 he has been working on development of ....
It included the entire process starting with analysis, design, and implementation up to maintenance. 
During the same year he participated... 
He also participated on our company managing such as accounting ...
... to complete a training period ...

( finish - you are superstar and genius)
I can honestly proclaim that he approached the tasks assigned to him with great responsibility and conscientiousness. 
I can honestly proclaim that Mr. Megawatt is very hard working, capable and flexible person. 
I can assure you that he is an extremely intelligent person.
I like his professional work attitude. 
He shows initiative and flexibility. 
He has great abilities in the field of analysis, design and implementation of informational system that are strongly supported by his theoretical knowledge.
He shows enthusiasm and initiative.
He has always proved himself to be exceptionally able and conscientious.
He has already shown (demonstrated, proved) the qualities required to make a success of a career in ...
His performance has been consistently excellent.
I can testify his competence and dedication.
His speciality are ... and excellent ......
... committed ... creative ... original mind ... has proven ability in ... reliable ... familiar with ...
... above average ... outstanding ... contribution ... convinced ... persuaded ... 
... to derive the utmost benefit from ...

( end - enthusiastic exclamation)
It was my pleasure to work with him.
He will be a credit to any company, which employs him.
We are very sorry to lose him.
I am sure you will find him a valuable employee.

( end phrase)
Yours sincerely,

	( place for sign and stamp)
	( boss name)
	..................................................
	Mr. Frank Frankenstein
	executive director

Example 2 - Positive Recommendation Letter

Hart Publications, Inc.
1400 Fifth Avenue,
New York, NY 10012
(212) 555-6239

April 10, 1998

Subject: Letter of Recommendation for Mr. James Miller

To Whom It May Concern:

James worked under my supervision as an editorial assistant from September 10, 1997, until April 5, 1998. His responsibilities included conducting research and interviews, fact checking, and writing brief front-of-the-book pieces, in addition to some clerical duties. During the course of his employment, James proved himself to be an able employee, a hard worker, and a talented writer.

I was quite impressed by James' ability to complete all work assigned to him on time, if not before it was due. His research was always thorough and comprehensive, and his fact checking always accurate. We sometimes allow our editorial assistants to do some writing, but James' talents prompted us to assign him more pieces than the norm. His writing is clear, concise, and evocative.

Overall, James is a very conscientious and able employee. I certainly believe he has what it takes to make a wonderful editor someday, and I am sad to see him leave. I strongly recommend James for any mid-level editorial position in publishing.

Sincerely,

Edward P. Larkin
Executive Editor