WRITING A COVER LETTER

When writing a reference letter explain how you know the applicant and how long you have known him/her. Explain the applicant’s qualities, skills, prior experience, achievements and other things that put him apart from the crowd. Give a detail account of his academics and his abilities and all the things that make him an eligible candidate. Also mention your qualification and contact information as it will give the reader a clear picture about you and he will give a serious consideration to your letter. Here is a sample scholarship reference letter: Young Scientists Scholarship Panel, Regional Centre for Biotechnology, Takhteshahi Road, New Delhi. 30 th  April, 2010 Dear Sir/Madam, I am writing with great pleasure to urge you to seriously consider Weng Johnson for the Young Scientists Scholarship that is announced by the Regional Centre for Biotechnology, India. Weng Johnson is a student of Trinity University and has been working under my guidance on the tissue culture of medicinal...

Description This teacher's reference letter template includes sample text that can be a starting point for your personalized recommendation. [School Name] [Your Name]   |   [Email Address] [Select a Date] To Whom It May Concern: I am writing this reference at the request of <Student Name>, who is applying for summer internship at <Company Name>. I have known <Student> for <two years> in my capacity as a teacher at <School Name>. <Student> took <Course Name> and <Course Name> from me and earned superior grades in those classes. Based on <Student>’s grades, attendance, and class participation, I’d rate his academic performance in my class as exceptional. <Student> has a number of strengths to offer an employer. He is always interested in helping others. For example, <add a specific experience example>. <Student> is also a very fast learner. <Add additional strengths.> In conclusion, I would highly ...

Someone has rightly said take away my money, you take nothing; take away my character, you take everything. ”A good character has no parameters .Yet we need appreciation of the society for it. No one wants to stand condemned, by the ones around him. Here is a sample character reference letter: From: Dr. Edward Rich Department of Zoology, University Of Manhattan, New York 22 nd  June, 2010 To Whom It May Concern, This letter is to confirm that Ms. Barbara Ayden was my student during her post graduation and I was her guide for her dissertation. She was an excellent student with a brilliant mind and kind heart. Her performance was exemplary and she was all very thoughtful. She was always ready with new ideas and great zeal. Her work was very admirable and authentic. Along with her academics she was good at many other things which are the results of her inherent qualities of a writer, singer and a very promising anchor. She can prove to be an excellent researcher and must be given a ch...