Letter of Recommendation Co-worker



How to write a letter of recommendation for a coworker? What should be included in a professional recommendation letter for a co-worker? Can a coworker write a letter of recommendation? Take a look at our sample template. It includes all the necessary information, such as the employee's qualifications, job performance, and skills. Customize it to fit your co-worker's situation and needs.

A letter of recommendation from a co-worker is a document written by someone who has worked with you in a professional capacity and can vouch for your skills, work ethic, and character. This type of letter is typically requested when you are applying for a job, pursuing educational opportunities, or seeking other professional advancements.

Exceptional performance, dedication, and hard work merit recognition! Colleagues, who frequently collaborate, are well-suited to offer recommendation letters, shedding light on both strengths and areas for improvement in a potential hire. If you're considering crafting a Letter of Recommendation for a former colleague or friend, we encourage you to explore this sample template. This Recommendation Letter is thoughtfully designed to captivate the attention of your recipient, effectively highlighting the individual's qualities and contributions.

Reference format example:

  • To Whom It May Concern, / Dear Mr., Mrs.,
  • I am m writing to recommend {{Name}} for the position of administrative assistant at {{Organization}}. I have had the opportunity to work with {{Name}} for the past few years at Industries, and have been consistently impressed with her diligence, efficiency, and ability to get things done.

Reference:
  • {{Reference Name}}
  • {{Title}}
  • {{Company Name}}
  • {{Street Address}}
  • {{City, ST ZIP}}
  • {{Telephone}}
  • {{Email}}
  • Relationship: Relationship with reference at Company Name from dates of employment

There are a few basic requirements for a strong reference, such as the following:

  • Structured and written to highlight the person's strengths;
  • Immediately clear about the purpose and position the person is seeking;
  • Expands upon their resume; do not repeat it verbatim in your reference letter as well;
  • Include an appealing anecdote, to further explain the personality of the person you recommend;
  • Brief, preferably one page in length;
  • Limited to 3-4 paragraphs and 1 page;
  • Clean, error-free, and easy to read;
  • Using common business letter format;
  • No copying of exact words/phrases from sample letters without checking the context;
  • Uses the correct name of the organization;
  • Enthusiastic! Show off the character and personality of the person.

Letter of Recommendation Coworker sample:

Dear Mr./Mrs. {{Name}}, / Dear Hiring Manager:
I was initially impressed with {{Name employee}}'s enthusiasm, communication skills and professional demeanour when I hired {{him/her}} four years ago as a customer service rep within {{Name previous organization}}'s {{Business}}. During the {{number of years}} years {{Name employee}} reported to me (I have since moved on to a different department), {{He/She}} consistently demonstrated all these qualities and more, and I heartily endorse {{him/her}} for any customer service position.

{{Name employee}} is reliable, dedicated, and eternally upbeat. {{him/her}} ability to calm angry or frustrated customers is unparalleled, and it is because of {{him/her}} excellence in this area that I repeatedly asked {{him/her}} to mentor new employees in the {{Business}}. {{Name employee}} multitasks effectively and can handle a high-volume workload. {{He/She}} consistently met or surpassed all weekly {{Business}} metrics (including customer satisfaction, call volume and response time), and {{him/her}} daily written reports were accurate and thorough.

Of value to me as a former {{Business}} manager was {{Name employee}}'s team player mind-set, enthusiastic embrace of change, ability to work with minimal supervision and unwavering commitment to exceeding customer expectations. I regularly received unsolicited praise from customers commending {{Name employee}}'s outstanding level of service, professionalism and follow-through.
Organized and diligent, {{Name employee}} quickly learned technology systems and software that were unfamiliar to {{him/her}} when {{He/She}} first started with {{Name previous organization}}, and {{He/She}} also attended optional professional-development seminars offered through the company. {{He/She}} is pursuing an associate degree in business through evening classes at {{Name college}} College. {{Name employee}} is a hardworking, top-performing customer service professional. {{He/She}} has my highest recommendation, and I am happy to furnish more details if you would like additional information.
Yours sincerely,

Letter of Recommendation Coworker alternative:

Dear Mr./Mrs. {{Name}},
I had the pleasure of working with {{Enter Co-worker’s name}} for {{Enter experience}} years in the {{Enter Department name}} at {{Enter Company name}}. I would highly recommend him for the position of {{Enter Co-worker’s new Position}} at {{Enter New Company}}. I am {{Enter Your name}}, {{Enter Your Position}} at {{Enter your Company}}. I have {{Enter Experience}} years of experience working in {{Enter Department Name}}. I have worked with many bright, young professionals, but {{Enter Co-worker’s name}} talent and problem-solving skills stand out among his peers. I remain impressed with his driven work ethic and ability to work creatively under pressure. During the time we worked together, his skills and understanding of our company’s brand and mission helped our team successfully run several PR campaigns. He assisted in the launch of a global campaign that received international media coverage. My first experience with {{Enter Co-worker’s name}} work ethic came not long after he was hired. Our media team needed additional help to complete an important campaign on time. {{Enter Co-worker’s name}} worked tirelessly on the campaign before launch, including fact-checking, finalizing graphics, and liaising with media. These tasks were outside of {{Enter Co-worker’s name}} normal role, but he accepted the responsibility without hesitation. Within the week, we successfully launched the campaign, and our executives were grateful for our team’s hard work in meeting the deadline under the circumstances. In addition to his impressive work ethic, {{Enter Co-worker’s name}} is also a great team member, a natural leader, and a humble employee. He has a great attitude and is always willing to help another colleague.
Yours sincerely,

The right stimulation will help you to achieve mutual goals faster and will benefit your results! After downloading this sample letter and filling in the blanks, you can easily customize the style, typography, details, and appearance of your Recommendation Letter.

Download this free sample letter of recommendation for a coworker now. 


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