Writing: Character Reference. Model

Useful language:

To Whom It May Concern

I am writing this letter of recommendation for _________________ who has worked as a ______________ in ___________ for quite some time.

As the ______________, I have observed her and have spoken to her about her philosophy of _______________ and her strategies in working with _________________.At each stage in her career here _______________has shown great enthusiasm for her work and has always managed to combine a friendly, outgoing nature with a dedicated, professional approach. Her willingness to respond to circumstances and work extra hours if required has been a major asset to the companyIn addition, we were fortunate to have her in _______________ because her contribution in ___________________________ was very helpful for _____________.

She is an outstanding model of ___________________ at many different levels.

Her keenness to learn and dedication to work are two of the main characteristics which paved the way to success.Indeed, her ability to work accurately and with attention to detail is one of her greatest strengths, particularly in this field of work

I am in no doubt that ____________ has the makings of an excellent ______________. Not only is she extremely knowledgeable, but she also has a talent for ____________, with an enthusiastic combination of___________.She is at all times very approachable and enjoys the affection and respect of her colleagues. She is also extremely adept at dealing with difficult ____________She would make a valuable contribution to _______________

My colleagues and I were impressed by her wealth of knowledge, her level of experience, and her unbridled enthusiasm for ________________.

Not only is she a highly talented ________________ but she is also an exceptionally gifted ____________She is a skilled __________She is a proficient ______________She is an expert ____________She is a promising ___________She is an accomplished ______________She has a talent for ___________She has a flair for ____________She has a gift for ___________She has acquired outstanding computer skills.She has the necessary managerial skillsShe has developed the necessary interpersonal skills.

She has advanced problem-solving skillsShe has excellent organizational skills

Naturally, with her experience she is familiar with all aspects of ___________, and quickly assimilates new developments.

In addition to her obvious passion for ____________, ________________ has a very warm, friendly manner and always shows great patience and sensitivity towards others. These qualities enable her to communicate easily and effectively with _______, and he would be just as at home talking to _____________ as he would be to _______.

She has a helpful natureShe has an outgoing natureShe has a sensitive natureShe is highly approachableShe is attentiveShe is caringShe is dedicatedShe is easy-goingShe is flexibleShe is industrious (Diligent and hard-working)She is likeableShe is loyalShe is outgoingShe is responsibleShe is also an excellent listener and voracious reader, capable of assimilating large amounts of new information with great ease. This would undoubtedly help her acquire the relevant background knowledge about _________________ in a very short space of time.

She has a determined natureShe has all the necessary personal qualities.She shows great patienceShe shows great sensitivity towards others.She shows great enthusiasmShe shows great potentialShe shows strong leadership qualitiesShe has adopted an enthusiastic approach to her work

I have continued meeting up with ___________________ with regard to her project in ________________________. __________________ has continued to demonstrate that spirit that has always been so evident in her. She believes in _____________.

She is committed to _________________ and is passionate when talking about all aspects of ______________. She is well liked by my colleagues and she shares her knowledge with all of us through her interesting ____________ and with me through our meetings. She is indeed a very good resource for the staff.

She settled into this position quite easily in ___________ because of her enthusiastic response to

new experiences.She displays the right personal qualities_____________These qualities enable her to ___________________For these reasons I am more than confident that ________ has the necessary qualities for this job and she would be a great asset to your _________. She has always been a faithful and trustworthy ___________ and I am sure she would make an equally loyal and reliable ______________.In light of my personal experience with her, I am confident that she is well suited for the post in your company.I wish that she were staying in _____________ next year but I wish her well in her new post.