We are moving to a new town next month, and I am leaving my current position. My boss has generously offered to give me a letter of recommendation for my job search, but wants me to write it myself, and she’ll put it on company letterhead and sign it. It’s surprisingly hard to write this myself, so I’d like your opinions: Too gushing, unprofessional, too long/short? Anything you’d change? Thanks in advance!*
[Lacunae] and I have worked together for several years now, first as colleagues at [Location X], and more recently, at [Location y]. I have been [Lacunae’s] supervisor at [Location Y] for over two years.
During our time working together, I have found [Lacunae] to be a dependable colleague and employee. She provides excellent customer service, making our hotel clients feel like welcome guests, while also ensuring that our balance sheets are properly tallied at the end of the day. Her position as night auditor also requires a certain level of creative problem solving - she is the only employee on duty overnight, and she must use her judgment to retain clients when problems do arise. Our customer feedback - in person, comment cards, and on-line surveys - often make especial mention of the fact that [Lacunae] is friendly, helpful, and hospitable.
Based on our several years of working together, I would recommend [Lacunae] unreservedly for any job requiring customer interaction. She is also very detail-oriented, and able to trace problems with a balance sheet. Her cash-handling, math, and written and verbal skills are very good, and she is a trustworthy employee and colleague.
If you need more information, I can be contacted at [phone #], extension 0 (zero).
Sincerely,
[Manager’s Name]
General Manager*
