Business Communication 2

Letter of Recommendation

Dear Mr./Mrs./Ms. [Last Name],

It’s my absolute pleasure to recommend [Name] for [position] with [Company].

[Name] and I [relationship] at [Company] for [length of time].

I thoroughly enjoyed my time working with [Name], and came to know [him/her] as a truly valuable asset to absolutely any team. [He/she] is honest, dependable, and incredibly hard-working. Beyond that, [he/she] is an impressive [soft skill] who is always [result].

[His/her] knowledge of [specific subject] and expertise in [specific subject] was a huge advantage to our entire office. [He/she] put this skillset to work in order to [specific achievement].

Along with [his/her] undeniable talent, [Name] has always been an absolute joy to work with. [He/she] is a true team player, and always manages to foster positive discussions and bring the best out of other employees.

Without a doubt, I confidently recommend [Name] to join your team at [Company]. As a dedicated and knowledgeable employee and an all-around great person, I know that [he/she] will be a beneficial addition to your organization.

Please feel free to contact me at [your contact information] should you like to discuss [Name]’s qualifications and experience further. I’d be happy to expand on my recommendation.

Best wishes,
[Your Name]

The Example

Seems simple enough, right? But, I know that filling in those blanks is one of the toughest parts. So, let’s take a look at a quick example of what this would look like in practice, shall we? Here’s how this letter would turn out if I were writing a recommendation for Benny, a hypothetical sales employee I’d previously managed.

Dear Mrs. Anton,

It’s my absolute pleasure to recommend Benny Gunadi for the Sales Manager position with The Sales Company.

Benny and I worked together at Generic Sales Company, where I was his manager and direct supervisor from 2012-2015.

I thoroughly enjoyed my time working with Benny, and came to know him as a truly valuable asset to any team. He is honest, dependable, and incredibly hard-working. Beyond that, he is an impressive problem solver who is always able to address complex issues with strategy and confidence. Benny is inspired by challenges, and never intimidated by them.

His knowledge of sales etiquette and expertise in cold calling was a huge advantage to our entire office. He put this skillset to work in order to increase our total sales by over 18% in just one quarter. I know that Benny was a huge piece of our success.

Along with his undeniable talent, Benny has always been an absolute joy to work with. He is a true team player, and always manages to foster positive discussions and bring the best out of other employees.

Without a doubt, I confidently recommend Benny to join your team at The Sales Company. As a dedicated and knowledgeable employee and an all-around great person, I know that he will be a beneficial addition to your organization.

Please feel free to contact me at 0877-7755-2222 should you like to discuss Benny’s qualifications and experience further. I’d be happy to expand on my recommendation.

Best wishes,
John Steven
Director of Sales
The Sales Company

 

Resignation Letter

Here are formal resignation letter examples to use as a guide when you are writing regarding your intention to terminate your employment.
Your Name
Your Address
Your City, State, Zip Code
Your Phone Number
Your Email
Date
Name
Title
Organization
Address
City, State, Zip Code
Dear Mr./Ms. Last Name:
I would like to inform you that I am resigning from my position as Marketing Supervisor for the Anton Company, effective May 25, 20XX.
Thank you for the support and the opportunities that you have provided me during the last two years. I have truly enjoyed my tenure with [insert Name of Company], and am more than grateful for the encouragement you have given me in pursuing my professional and personal growth objectives.
If I can be of any assistance during this transition in order to facilitate the seamless passing of my responsibilities to my successor, please let me know. I would be glad to help however I can.
Sincerely,
Your Signature (hard copy letter)
Your Typed Name