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Letter of Recommendation (for a coworker or former employee)

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Genie Team
Genie Team
Oct, 31 2022

When to use this template

A letter of recommendation is one of the best ways to secure someone a job offer, and to go that extra mile to help somebody out. A well-written letter of recommendation can make a large difference in someone's career. It can give them the push they need to get that new job, promotion or internship. This template assumes that you are recommending someone you work with or have worked with in the past.

Key issues covered in this template

  • What would make them a great hire in general terms (e.g. soft skills)
  • When you worked with them before, and what they excelled at
  • A story to highlight their abilities with a number to back it up
  • All of your details
  • What job you are recommending them for

What to watch out for

  • Keep it simple. The key element here is that you are recommending them, and you are willing to back it up with a story or two.

  • Don't write too much. Each paragraph should be just 2 or 3 sentences long.

  • If the recipient wants to know more, then your contact details are attached so they can get in touch.

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Genie Team

Genie Team

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Genie AI

The Genie Team consists of lawyers and paralegals. Our aim is to open source the law and provide high quality, regularly reviewed legal documents.

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Finance
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Other
8%
Media
6%
Wholesale
6%
Sport & Entertainment
4%
Retail
4%
Consumer, Public & Health Services
4%
Legal Services
4%
Public Administration
4%
Consultancy
4%
Construction
3%
Education
3%
Energy
3%
Insurance
3%
Manufacturing
3%
Mining
3%
Real Estate
3%
Transport
3%
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing
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Additional information

Business categories

Business activities

Contract type

Relevant sectors

Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing

Mining

Construction

Transport

Wholesale

Manufacturing

Energy

Retail

Finance

Real Estate

Consumer, Public & Health Services

Media

Insurance

Legal Services

Education

Technology

Sport & Entertainment

Consultancy

Public Administration

Other

Relevant company sizes

1 - 3

20 - 49

250 - 999

4 - 19

50 - 249

1000 +

Governing law

England and Wales

Language

English UK

Gender neutral

Yes