- Job Search Tip of the Week, by Brian Krueger, author of "College Grad Job Hunter," the #1 book for entry level job search:
"Sample Letter of Reference"
Here is a sample letter of reference that you can use as a template for assisting your references in constructing a letter of reference for you:
Prospective Employer:
I have known Tracy Graduate through her work experience with our firm during the past summer, when she served as an Auditor Intern in our New York office.
Tracy became immediately involved in the annual audit of Zephyr Megalithic, conducting much of the historical accounting research required for the audit. In addition to gathering the financial information, Tracy was instrumental in the development of the final certification report. Tracy also participated in several other smaller audits, including her instrumental role in the quarterly audit of Alpha Bank, where she developed several Excel macros to audit the inputs at the PC level. She later further developed these macros for use in future audits, which we have integrated into our Auditors Toolkit.
Tracy has shown the kind of initiative which is necessary to be successful over the long-term in the public accounting field. She has excellent forensic skills, yet remains focused on the overall needs of the client. I believe she will be a strong Auditor and has an excellent future in the public accounting field. She is a conscientious worker and has an excellent work ethic. We would gladly have hired Tracy upon graduation if she were open to the New York City area.
I recommend Tracy to you without reservation. If you have any further questions with regard to her background or qualifications, please do not hesitate to call me.
Sincerely,
Terry Thompson
Partner-in-Charge
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How And When To Use Letters Of Recommendation
When asked by potential employers for references, give them your one-page listing of references, along with contact names, addresses and phone numbers. But your list should also include the individual letters of recommendation that each reference has already given you. Many employers will actually completely forego formal reference checking when they have a letter of recommendation from your listed reference. Result? You have control of the reference check and it will shorten the hiring process.
You can also use the letter of recommendation as a "Show and Tell" item or as a leave behind at an interview, further reinforcing a positive image and setting you apart from the crowd.
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