Request Letter Template for Recommendation – Sample & Example

Request Letter for Recommendation: A recommendation is a vital part of someone’s professional life, as this letter can boost a person’s image in front of his future employer or in his work front. The letter should hold positive opinions about the candidate and his skill sets should be exclusively highlighted. For asking a recommendation letter to a professor or supervisor, one should keep some points in mind.

First one needs to choose the person wisely for the reference. Because he will be responsible for all the queries for the candidate and for that he should know the person very well. The request for reference should be placed at least two months prior. So that the person who is going to refer the candidate, can be aware of the purpose of the reference and prepare the letter reference letter wisely.

If he has any queries, those should be properly addressed to avoid any kind of awkwardness. The candidate should nicely ask for the reference and should highlight the fact too if the person is not able to write a reference letter.

Format of Request Letter For Recommendation 

Here is a format of this letter for Reference

From,
Sonya Ray
Ap #315-8441 Eleifend Street
Fairbanks RI 96892
(275) 730-6868

04-05-2015

To,
Hyatt Kramer
1011 Massa Av.
Kent ID 63725

Subject: {_________________}

Dear Hyatt Kramer,

I am writing this letter to request a reference letter from you for recommendation to the new position in (mention the company or project name). I had taken major training under your supervision and learned a lot about the domain and technology that is used in (mention the technologies and domains) I have utmost believe that if I am selected for this position I will be able to make good use of my knowledge in the project. I know you are well aware of my capability and provide a brief of it to enlighten my chance to this project.
It is exactly fine if are not unable to address my request. Please let me know prior to it. (Mention the contact person or HR person ) will be the contact person in case you agree to my request.

Thank you for considering.

Sincerely,
(Signature)
Sonya Ray

How to Request a Letter of Recommendation

The format of the Letter of request should be formal and brief. Candidate should elaborate on why the reference is required and the skillsets needed to be pointed out.

The letter should start explaining the reason for the reference and also it will include some key points about the candidate.  In case, the referrer is not able to provide such a letter, he will request to inform the candidate at the earliest.

Let the referrer know about the person who may contact him if any query arises. In conclusion, the candidate will leave a thankful note for help.