Recommendation Letter

This Recommendation Letter can be used to formally endorse a former employee or someone you know professionally for a role they’re applying for.

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Last updated October 24, 2025

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Recommendation Letter

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What is a recommendation letter?

A recommendation letter is a formal document where you endorse someone’s skills, experience, and character for a job or position based on your professional relationship with them.
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When should you use a recommendation letter?

You should use a recommendation letter when you want to support someone’s application for a job, promotion, or other professional opportunity by vouching for their abilities and work ethic.
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What should be in a recommendation letter?

A recommendation letter should include your association with the person, their employment history, key qualities and skills, and a clear statement recommending them for the specific role.
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The Legal Risk Score of a Recommendation Letter Template is Low

Our legal team have marked this document as low risk considering:

  • The document contains multiple placeholders (e.g., name and position of the recommender and recommendee, company details, specific qualities and examples of performance), which, if not filled out accurately or convincingly, could undermine the purpose of the recommendation letter.
  • The recommendation is based solely on the personal observations and experiences of the recommender, which may not comprehensively reflect the candidate’s abilities or suitability for the position, potentially leading to mismatched expectations.
  • The document provides a framework for a recommendation but lacks detailed guidance on how to substantiate claims about the candidate’s abilities, which could result in a less persuasive letter if not carefully crafted to include specific examples and achievements.

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