204102 42 Business & Finance Management & Business Skills Managing Employees true Wed, 15 Jul 2009 10:33:02 -0700 /system/videos/3/02/41/20/204102.flv reference, letter, write, learn, business, business skills, managing, employees, employee How To Write a Letter Of Reference http://www.howcast.com/videos/204102-How-To-Write-a-Letter-Of-Reference http://www.howcast.com/videos/204102-How-To-Write-a-Letter-Of-Reference/edit approved 94 640 480 <object width="425" height="352" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" id="howcastplayer"><param name="movie" value="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=204102"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=204102" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="352" allowFullScreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" ></embed></object> 5 downpourpro http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/204102/Picture_3_xxlarge_maintained_aspect.png 503 false false false 77180 1 20 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/204102/20.jpg Learn about the applicant and the job Ask the person who you will be recommending for a current resume and a copy of the job description.

]]> 77181 2 26 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/204102/26.jpg Think about qualifications Read the person’s resume, and think about how their qualifications fit the job.

]]> 77182 3 31 Tip Be honest. If you can’t honestly recommend this person, don’t agree to write the letter.

]]> 77183 4 37 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/204102/37.jpg Send a message Begin an e-mail message or a typed letter with a business greeting, such as “Dear Sir” or “Dear Human Resources Manager.” Use the name of the person in charge of hiring, if you know it.

]]> 77184 5 48 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/204102/48.jpg State your relationship to applicant State how you know the person you are recommending. Be specific when describing the work they did with you.

]]> 77185 6 54 Tip Mention your position title to tell the person hiring why your recommendation matters.

]]> 77186 7 60 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/204102/60.jpg Describe applicant's qualifications Describe how the person is qualified for the job, giving examples of previous experiences that illustrate those qualifications.

]]> 77187 8 69 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/204102/69.jpg End the letter End the letter with an invitation to contact you for more information. Use a business closing, such as “Sincerely,” and sign your name.

]]> 77188 9 77 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/204102/77.jpg Send e-mail or mail letter Send the e-mail or mail the letter to the person hiring. Tell the person you are recommending that the letter has been sent, and wish them the best of luck!

]]> 77189 10 86 Fact Did you know? Benjamin Franklin was the first Postmaster General of the United States.

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