Question:
How to make your recommendation letter stand out?
Makayla
2013-12-19 20:48:11 UTC
*Please no rude comments*
I've already got accepted into the college, so it's not for that. I'm trying to get an ambassador scholarship, and I need to have 2 recommendation letters. There is only 2 openings, so I really need to stand out. My admission officer was straight up with me and told me that generally they like letters from teachers, principles, church's, etc. My only problem is I was home schooled. To get this scholarship I can't have just an every day recommendation letter, I need something that completely stands out. Does anyone have any ideas? Thank you for your time.
Three answers:
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2013-12-23 20:28:20 UTC
The letter of recommendation is actually used to have more references linked to the experience and characteristics of an applicant. What matters the most is not really the content, but rather who wrote it, and/or which company.



The letter of recommendation should contain the following details:



The name of the person recommended and the applicant

A description of where they met

Something positive about the work they did or do together

Something positive about the person recommended

The phone or contact information of the individual who recommended you



A good recommendation letter usually consists of four parts:



Introduction

Context

Recommendation

Closure



A letter of recommendation can be directed to the director (taking care to write either the name and title) or the full Committee.





Generalities



The recommendation letter is a document that serves to introduce yourself to companies when you are seeking for work. It should be attached with the resume, and should summarize the candidate’s qualities in the professional sector.





Structure



A letter of recommendation must follow a specific structure and model. It should be written by a person who knows the candidate and who has had contact with him or her considering work training, etc.



When submitting a letter of recommendation along with the resume, the candidate is displaying the recommendations by professionals, so that more compelling for the company in question. In short, the letter of recommendation is to show the company why you are an ideal candidate for the job, not because you are saying so, but because an outsider who knows you personally is actually stating such thing.





Considerations



As the recommendation letter is a document that refers to a particular candidate for labor sector by a third person, the importance that this third person has in the work industry is essential. That is, the higher the rank he or she occupies, will determine the level of influence. However, although the person signing the document is a known professional, the content should at least follow a model.



When it comes to a letter of recommendation, remember to work on the context. This is imperative or else, it will make no sense. The text of recommendation is not very important but it is supposed to be realistic. The professional must close the letter properly and he or she must include correct contact details. Including the above-mentioned four parts is extremely important. Remember, these sections are to indicate which are the main strengths of the candidate, as these will be key to the person who reads the letter of recommendation, especially when finally deciding to offer the candidate a work position.
fatama
2014-09-30 05:22:38 UTC
Hi,

Whether you are writing a letter of recommendation for a scholarship, job, internship or entrance to graduate school, a letter of recommendation must accomplish several purposes. It must give the recipient confidence that the person for whom the letter is written has the necessary experience and the capacity to do the job well, is worthy of admission to a college or is worthy of receiving an award. The specific information included in an academic or employment recommendation letter is usually different, however.

Academic letters of recommendation often have to be sent directly to the admissions or review board. Confidentiality of the letter is usually required. When writing the letter, think back on your experience of having the person as a student. Ask the student for a copy of his personal statement and resume if he wrote them for his application, and ask him to let you know what his aspirations are, what awards he has received and other information relevant to his application. (See Reference 2.) Include information on his academic performance, his integrity and dedication to his work and his abilities to work alone and with others. Another option is to ask the student to draft the letter himself and then review and sign it.

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2016-03-12 02:40:18 UTC
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