Sample Recommendation Letter

January 24, 1996

Mr. Junnie L. Dizon
ABC Corporation
Morayta, Manila

Dear Mr. Dizon:

Efficiency, honesty, enthusiasm, friendliness – these are the qualities that first occur to me in describing Ms. Estelita Munoz, about whom you inquire in your letter of January 12.

Ms. Munoz was employed as private secretary in my office from April 21, 1991 to August 16, 1995.  She resigned because she wanted to go to Manila to continue her college studies – a purpose which speaks well for her initiative and ambition.

Throughout her period of employment in my office, her work was more than satisfactory – it was excellent.  She is an expert stenographer, very well grounded in English and correspondence in her work.  Among other things, she reorganized my files in a manner more efficient than I had thought possible.  She is also completely reliable in the handling of confidential matters.

In addition to her efficiency, Ms. Munoz possesses qualities of personality and appearance which make her a distinct asset to a business office.  She is pleasant in her contacts with visitors; she is accommodating when an emergency requires overtime hours.  She is neat and attractive in appearance.

I feel that you would be fortunate in securing Ms. Munoz’s services as private secretary, and I recommend her without qualification.

Sincerely,