Writing a letter of recommendation is a big responsibility. If you are writing a letter of recommendation, it can be done easily. Just keep in mind to be friendly, informative, honest, and are specific with the information given. Also try to anticipate what the interviewer will ask and leave your contact information for further questions.

The header of the letter should be simple and easy to read. In the upper left hand corner of the letter should be your name, address, and the date. If you would like, you could place your business title below your name. If this is letter of recommendation is for a person going for the interview within the same company you are in, then placing your title would be best.

The letter of recommendation should target all of the interviewers questions. When writing this letter you must anticipate what they will ask. It is important to put the individuals achievements, qualifications, and strong attributes into the letter. It is important to let the interviewer know how the person handled themselves in a tough situation. It is important to let them know when they have taken on the leadership role. And it is important to stick with the facts.

The letter of recommendation is a a letter that is not meant to be brief or filled with exaggeration. The receiver of this letter will more than likely investigate the claims made. The information provided in this letter should contain facts of what the individual has achieved in the time held at their current position. The facts should also state the awards and achievements obtained during time of their employment. As far as the information given about the individual, it should not be brief. This letter is to give the interviewer a clear understanding of what the person is capable of. The interviewer needs to be able to get a visual to get an idea of how they will fit into the new position.

The closing paragraph should be friendly and inviting. It should recap how you feel the individual is qualified for the position. This recap is more of an affirmation statement. Also, in the closing paragraph, leave your contact information for the interviewer to reach you if they have further questions about the individual.

When you are writing a letter of recommendation for a fellow colleague, you are putting your own reputation on the line. This means the interviewer will base your reputation on the success of the individual you are writing the letter for. If you are asked to write a letter of recommendation for someone, then you must take serious thought into the matter. You want to make sure the letter you write is honest and that person will not tarnish your opportunities for advancement in the future.