An effective recommendation letter can differentiate you from other candidates and increase your hiring chances. This is a sample template for requesting a recommendation letter via email.
Sample 1: Asking for a Letter of Recommendation
This template can be used to ask for a recommendation letter from your boss or team supervisor.
Suggested Subject: Recommendation Request from…
Dear Mr Dalton,
I am writing this letter to you because I am applying for a new position as the head social media manager at Kent industries. Part of the application process is to provide letters of recommendation, and I would appreciate it if you could write one for me.
Working with you at Dalton’s industries has been a great privilege and opportunity for me to learn from you when we worked together on the international coaching federation (ICF) social media account and worked together to create and design Kiyoko’s motors website.
With this in mind, I think you would be a great person to vouch for my skills in the area of social media marketing. I am currently working as a content writer, and this new job is closely related but will require the graphics design and digital marketing skills I developed while working with you.
I will attach my current resume and the job ad to this email for you to review, and if you have any other questions, I will be happy to answer them. The deadline for submitting the letter is May 15, 2021. I know you are busy, so if this is too soon, I understand entirely.
Please let me know as soon as possible if you are comfortable writing a letter like this for me.
Sincerely,
Jason
Sample 2: Asking for a Letter of Recommendation
This email is a straightforward request for a letter of recommendation from someone who is familiar with the applicant’s skills and abilities. It is polite and respectful, and offers to help facilitate the process in any way possible.
Suggested Subject: Request for a Letter of Recommendation
Dear [Name],
I hope this email finds you well. I am currently applying for [program/school/job] and I am in need of a letter of recommendation. I was hoping that you could write one for me, given your experience and knowledge of my skills and capabilities. Your support would be greatly appreciated, and if there is anything I can do to facilitate the process, please let me know.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Best regards,
[Your Name]
Sample 3: Asking for a Letter of Recommendation
This email is a request for a letter of recommendation that has an urgent deadline. It is respectful of the recipient’s time, but also conveys the importance of the request. The email acknowledges that the request is short notice, but still politely asks for help.
Suggested Subject: Recommendation Letter Request – Urgent
Dear [Name],
I hope this email finds you well. I apologize for the urgency of this request, but I am in need of a letter of recommendation for an upcoming opportunity that requires it. If possible, could you please write a letter for me as soon as possible? I understand if you are unable to accommodate this request, but any help you can provide would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Best regards,
[Your Name]
Sample 4: Asking for a Letter of Recommendation
This email is a follow-up to a previous request for a letter of recommendation. It is polite and respectful, and acknowledges the recipient’s busy schedule. The email also offers to provide any additional information that may be needed to help facilitate the process.
Suggested Subject: Request for a Letter of Recommendation – Follow-Up
Dear [Name],
I hope this email finds you well. I wanted to follow up on my previous request for a letter of recommendation. I understand that you may be busy, but I was wondering if you had any updates or if there was anything else I could provide to facilitate the process.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Best regards,
[Your Name]
Sample 5: Asking for a Letter of Recommendation
This email is a thank you note to someone who has already written a letter of recommendation for the applicant. It is a polite and respectful way to show gratitude for the recipient’s time and effort in writing the letter. The email also acknowledges the importance of the recommendation and how it will help the applicant in their future endeavors.
Suggested Subject: Request for a Letter of Recommendation – Thank You
Dear [Name],
I hope this email finds you well. I wanted to thank you for taking the time to write a letter of recommendation for me. I truly appreciate your support and your kind words. Your recommendation will help me greatly in [program/school/job] and I am grateful for your help.
Thank you again for your time and consideration.
Best regards,
[Your Name]