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How to write successful letters of recommendation : 10 easy steps for reference letters that your employees, colleagues, students & friends will appreciate / Kimberly Sarmiento.

by Sarmiento, Kimberly, 1975-

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Atlantic Pub. Group, 2014.

Résumés (Employment)

Letter writing.

Business writing.

Employment references.

9781601386120 (pbk.)

1601386125 (pbk.)

Alternate title:

Letters of recommendation : 10 easy steps for reference letters that your employees, colleagues, students & friends will appreciate

288 pages : ill. ; 23 cm. + 1 CD-ROM (12 cm.)

"With companion CD-ROM"--Cover.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introuction -- Letters of recommendation overview -- When/how to say no -- What to know before you write a letter -- Writing a strong letter part one : structure, format, & grammar -- Writing a strong letter part two : content strategy -- The professional letter of recommendation part 1 -- The professional letter of recommendation part 2 -- The academic letter of recommendation -- Writing a letter of recommendation for a friend -- Networking/introduction letter -- Performance evaluations -- What to leave out of a letter of recommendation -- Sample professional letters of recommendation -- Sample academic letters of recommendation -- Quick guides for letter writing -- Synonyms list -- Character traits to focus on -- Action words -- Conclusion.

The most effective letters of recommendation are accurate, succinct, descriptive, and powerful, and include realistic evaluations of performance and capability. A guide to writing the perfect letter of recommendation.

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