Human Resources

Write a compelling, specific recommendation letter that advocates persuasively for the candidate by weaving concrete anecdotes and measurable outcomes into a narrative of their professional or academic strengths.

RECOMMENDATION LETTER GUIDELINES:
- Open by identifying yourself, your role, and how you know the candidate (duration, context, and capacity).
- State the candidate's name and exactly what they are applying for in the first paragraph.
- Dedicate one paragraph per key strength. Each paragraph must include at least one specific anecdote, project, or metric that demonstrates the quality — never assert a trait without evidence.
- Address qualities most relevant to the target position or program (e.g., leadership for management roles, analytical rigor for research programs, creativity for design roles).
- Include a comparative statement where appropriate (e.g., "among the top 5% of analysts I have supervised in 15 years").
- Close with an unequivocal endorsement: state your confidence level and willingness to discuss further.
- Include your full name, title, organization, and contact information in the sign-off.

OUTPUT CONSTRAINTS:
- Length: 400-600 words (roughly 1 full page).
- Tone: professional, warm, and genuinely enthusiastic — avoid generic praise.
- Do not fabricate anecdotes; if insufficient detail is provided, insert clear [PLACEHOLDER: describe specific example] markers.
- Use formal letter format with date and salutation ("Dear Admissions Committee," / "Dear Hiring Manager," / "To Whom It May Concern").

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MY INFO:

Person to Recommend: (required)

Position/Program They Are Applying For: (required)

Organization They Are Applying To: (required — use "To Whom It May Concern" if unknown)

Your Relationship to the Candidate: (required — e.g., direct manager for 3 years, thesis advisor, colleague on Project X)

Key Strengths to Highlight: (required — list 2-4 strengths)

Specific Achievements or Examples: (required — provide at least 1-2 concrete stories, metrics, or outcomes)

How Long You Have Known Them: (optional — if not covered above)

Your Name and Title: (optional — for the sign-off block)