WRITING A COVER LETTER

[Date] [Recipient Name] [Title] [School Name] [Street Address] [City, ST    ZIP Code] Dear  [Recipient Name] : I have applied for an entry-level position as a  [job title]  at  [Company Name]  and am in need of a recommendation. I would be honored if you would write one for me. Your course,  [class title] , was one of my favorite classes in college. I have enclosed copies of my resume and transcripts for your review. You will see that I am graduating with a  [grade point average]  GPA, and that I have been inducted into a number of honor societies that reward excellence in the areas of  [description of areas of excellence] . Along with these honors, I also have experience in  [areas of experience]  from my summer internship at  [Company Name] . If you feel that you are familiar enough with my education and skills to write a recommendation for me, please contact me by phone at  [phone number]  or by email at...

To further ones career a person usually is in search of a proper job and the one that gives them the maximum satisfaction. At such a juncture recommendation letter from their employers helps a lot in finding and getting a new position. This is one such letter given to the employee of the firm who is seeking a job at another company. Here is a sample job recommendation letter: From: Mr. Marc Smith Director, Lloyd Group of Companies, New Orleans To: The Director Genius Electrical Ltd, New York 22 nd  June, 2010 Ref: Recommendation of our former employee Dear Sir, This to inform you that Mr. Edward Kimberly had been working with us for the past 5 years. He is a very hard working and sincere employee of our company. He was responsible for the success of many of our projects. We are extremely reluctant in letting our hard worker to leave our company. It was but for the sake of the employee, who is desirous of furthering his career. In letting Mr. Kimberly leave our company we are loosin...

Dear Name, To whomsoever it may concern I would like to recommend ______________ for the position of a senior nurse in your department. I am the superintend of ____________ hospital and have known _____________ from past six years. She is extremely good in her job and is a nurse always liked by the patients. She is very hardworking, patient and dedicated nurse who takes care of the patients and other than performing her duties she also takes care of the cleanliness and the diet of the patients. She has a special facility to handle patients and has all the best qualities that a nurse requires. She is a very sensitive and understanding nurse who knows how to support the patients’ family when in emergency situation. Her pleasing personality and humbleness is liked by one and all in the hospital. She makes an extra effort to bring a smile to the patients face. She is a nurse who keeps track of their birthdays and anniversaries and sees to it that it is celebrated in the hospital. Her enthu...

Dear Name, I have known _____________ from past two years and he is been working with me in my outlet and is been extremely hardworking and dedicated. He has good communication skills and is the well mannered boy. As I am winding up my business here I would like to recommend __________to be taken as the salesman in your shop. He is very loyal and trustworthy and is someone who was liked by all my customers. He goes to an extra mile to satisfy the customers, and he makes sure to deliver the best to the customers. He is very helping ad used to help other employees when they required him and is somebody who is enthusiastic about his job and is ready to put in extra hours when need. He is a very courteous person who can convince the customers with his smile and winning attitude. I would like to strongly refer him for the job, and I am sure he will be the best candidate for the position. Please call me if you require any further information at _____________. Sincerely, Your name.