How to Write a Reference Letter

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Type your letter using a word-processing application.. Find a business letter template.. Enter names and addresses.

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1

Type your letter using a word-processing application.

Step 1

Type your letter using a word-processing application.

2

Find a business letter template.

Step 2

Find a business letter template.

3

Enter names and addresses.

Step 3

Enter names and addresses.

4

Use letterhead if you have it.

Step 4

Use letterhead if you have it.

5

Create a basic outline.

Step 5

Create a basic outline.

6

Introduce both yourself and the candidate.

Step 6

Introduce both yourself and the candidate.

7

List at least three exceptional skills or traits the candidate has.

Step 7

List at least three exceptional skills or traits the candidate has.

8

Provide supporting examples.

Step 8

Provide supporting examples.

9

Write your concluding paragraph.

Step 9

Write your concluding paragraph.

10

Invite follow-up questions.

Step 10

Invite follow-up questions.

11

Proofread your letter carefully.

Step 11

Proofread your letter carefully.

12

Sign your letter.

Step 12

Sign your letter.

13

Submit your letter.

Step 13

Submit your letter.

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