Cover Letter – Before Interview: Letter of Recommendation

January 1, 2006

Sally Mitchell
57648 North Deer Drive
Thousand Oaks, NJ 08060

Dear Ms. Mitchell:

_______________(NAME) was employed by _______________(COMPANY) from _______________(DATE) through _______________(DATE). During this time, he/she was responsible for _______________(ACTIVITY). In addition he/she retained responsibilities for the _______________(TITLE) Division.

_______________(NAME)'s position at _______________(DATE) was _______________(TITLE), a position that encompassed a broad range of _______________(FIELD) and _______________(FIELD) responsibilities. He/She successfully _______________(ACCOMPLISHMENT), and made a significant contribution to the management of the division.

_______________(NAME) is an effective manager with an open communications style. He/She established good rapport with subordinates, peers, and superiors at the division and corporate level. I found him/her to be a good team player and a reliable professional.

Sincerely,

Drew Sterling

January 1, 2006

Sean McGovern
84075 Sandra Blvd.
Alexandria, OH 45440-0195

Dear Mr. McGovern:

I would like to take this opportunity to submit this letter of recommendation for _______________(NAME). _______________(NAME) is a credit to his/her profession Ñ a true professional. I have found him/her to be courteous, sincere, and trustworthy. He/She has been and continues to be an asset in satisfying our needs at _______________(COMPANY) Company.

Please afford him/her the opportunity to work with you and prove his/her worth. Thank you for your cooperation.

Sincerely,

Drew Sterling

January 1, 2006

Amy Martin
10503 Tenth Lane
Nashville, IL 60047

Dear Ms. Martin:

I have known _______________(NAME) through his/her work experience with our firm during the _______________(DATE) when he/she served as an _______________(TITLE) in our office.

_______________(NAME) has shown the kind of initiative which is necessary to be successful over the long-term in the _______________(FIELD) field. He/She has excellent _______________(SKILL) skills, yet remains focused on the overall needs of the client. I believe he/she will be a strong _______________(TITLE) and has an excellent future in the _______________(FIELD) field. He/She is a conscientious worker and has an excellent work ethic.

I recommend _______________(NAME) to you without reservation. If you have any further questions with regard to his/her background or qualifications, please do not hesitate to call me.

Sincerely,

Drew Sterling

January 1, 2006

Steve Smith
31220 Rock Willow Blvd.
Seattle, WA 98136

Dear Mr. Smith:

This letter will serve as a letter of recommendation for _______________(NAME) who worked for our company in the capacity of _______________(TITLE). As his/her supervisor, I have had many opportunities to identify his/her superior work habits and skill levels.

During _______________(NAME)'s time with our company, he/she was responsible for _______________(ACTIVITY). In addition to a high energy level, _______________(NAME) demonstrated a high level of commitment, a willingness to accept responsibility, and the interpersonal skills necessary to handle conflict and challenging situations.

In my years of supervising employees at _______________(COMPANY), I believe that _______________(NAME) was one of the few employees I have worked with that seemed to recognize that excellence is a journey and not a destination.

I would highly recommend _______________(NAME) for a position with your firm. Your company will benefit from any association that will allow him/her to demonstrate his/her intelligence, cooperation, and self-confidence.

Sincerely,

Drew Sterling

January 1, 2006

Kent Doyle
47937 Fairway Terrace
Suite 220
Arlington, TX 76016

Dear Mr. Doyle:

Over the past _______________(NUMBER) years I have had the opportunity to work with _______________(NAME) on over _______________(NUMBER) different projects, including _______________(TITLE).

I have always felt very fortunate to have a solid relationship with _______________(NAME) and to know that all of our company's needs would be met during each project. _______________(NAME) consistently worked in a very professional manner that impressed everyone with the company. We learned that we could always count on _______________(NAME) for providing service in a reliable and flawless manner. We highly recommend his/her ability and service.

If you have any questions regarding _______________(NAME)'s work with our company, don't hesitate to call me at _______________(PHONE/E-MAIL).

Sincerely,

Drew Sterling