How do you  compose a personal reference letter for a friend seeking employment?  What should be included?
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Personal/Character reference letters are the hardest to write.    Your job is to market/sell your friend, and it must be written very well to accomplish its \n\nI'e provided a link below that is a good place to start.  I wish you the best of luck!
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Here's How: \n\n\n1. Use block style - do not indent paragraphs. \n\n2. Include address of the person you are writing to at the top of the letter, below your company address. \n\n3. After the address, double space and include date \n\n4. Double space (or as much as you need to put the body of the letter in the center) and include the salutation. Include Mr. for men or Ms for women, unless the recipient has a title such as Dr. \n\n5. State a reference reason for your letter (i.e. "With reference to our telephone conversation..." \n\n6. Give the reason for writing (i.e. "I am writing to you to confirm our order...") \n\n7. Make any request you may have (i.e. "I would be grateful if you could include a brochure..." \n\n8. If there is to be further contact, refer to this contact (i.e. "I look forward to meeting you at...") \n\n9. Close the letter with a thank you (i.e. "Thank you for your prompt help...") \n\n10. Finish the letter with a salutation (i.e. "Yours sincerely,") \n\n11. Include 4 spaces and type your full name and title \n\n12. Sign the letter between the salutation and the typed name and title \n\nTips: \n\nKeep the letter brief and to the point \n\nDo not use shortened verb forms - write them out (i.e. "don't instead of do not") \n\nAlways keep a copy of correspondence for future reference
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Just a simple letter stating the following will do.\n\nDear Sir/Madame\n\nThank you for your letter dated (..../..../.....)\n\nPlease could you keep my details on file & contact me should anything suitable come up in the future.\n\nThank you for time & I look forward to hearing from you in the future.\n\nYours Sincerely.
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on the top left of the blank page write ur address.after that leave a line and put date below it.below the date write the address of the person u are writing to.the below it write subject.below it write salutation.then start the letter explainig ur problem in 2 paragraphs.then conclude the letter in the last para
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This is a cover letter for your resume - make sure it's brief, to the point, and expresses your interest to work where you are applying, with a statement about why you are a good fit for the position
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an applilcation letter for job i understand, however, i do not understand what you mean by cheque book application letter. So here is my answer to what i think you mean. Good luck\nkeys to writing a good application letter also know as a cover letter. Used to accompy the resume for a posted postion one is applying for. \n\nThe applicalication letter is essentially a sales letter in which you mraket your skills, abiliities and knowledge.The application letter should be persuasive. A successful applicaion letter accomplishes four tasks\n(1) it catches the readers attention favorably\n(2) it explains which particular job interests you and why\n(3) it convinces the reader that you are qualified for the job by drawing your reader's attention to particular elements in your resume\n(4) it requests and interview\n\nOpening Paragraph\nprovide context and shou your enthusiasm\n1. Indicate how you learned of the open position\n2. state your job objective and mention the specific job title\n3. explain why you are intrested in the open position or job available. \n\nCentral paragraphs\nthese are the second and third paragraphs\nyou need to show through examples that you are higly qualified. limit each paragraph to just one basic point that is clearly stated in your topic sentence.\nfor example the second paragraph may focus on work experience and the third paragraph may foucs on educational background. Come across as proud of your achievments and refer to your enclosed resume. \n\nClosining paragraph\nIn the final paragraph request an interview, let the reader know when you are available, include your phone numbers, email address and end with a statement of goodwill even if only thank you. \nBe sure to proofread your letter very carefully for any errors. Any errors may eliminate you for consideration immediately. \nI hope this is helpful good luck to you and God bless
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I would recommend creating a header that includes your name, mailing address, phone numbers, and e-mail address. Your name should be larger than the rest of the text. It looks good to left justify the name and right justify the contact information. Check out the ppt linked below for more pointers on overall resume development. The key characteristic a good resume is that it says a lot about you in as little text as possible.
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Name, address, phone, email on top\nwhat you are looking for so that they can match you\nyour unique skills, what you can bring them.\nwrite your area of studies/specification or course taken\nany work you have done in the past if any\nhobby and area of interest\ngood luck!
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The previous answer is hilarious!\n\nI think you should remember the 'obvious' things:\n\n1.  Why I'm writing to you (because I want to considered for Job X)\n2.  That I am enclosing my resume.\n3.  That I am qualified/experienced for the job becasue, as you will see from my resume, I am/have ...\n4.  List the two most important/relevant items of experience I have had\n5.  List two of the most important skills/attributes I have for a job of this kind\n6.  Say how I will be glad to present myself for interview\n7.  Er, that's it ...
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A professional reference could be someone who you have worked with or for.  It should be someone that knows your work abilities well and make sure they like or at least respect you because you don't want a bad reference.
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1. You can write a 3-5 sentence introduction summarizing your profile (experience, area of expertise, soft-skills, etc.). Keep it concise.\n2. List out the facts of your work/projects/experience followed by a brief descriptive sentence if relevant.\n3. List any education, training, and other skills you have (i.e. languages, expertise in a hobby, volunteer work, etc.)\n4. Check your grammar and spelling. \n\nAnd last, have a friend whom you trust as professional and critical to review your resume.
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The best letters are written from the heart. Of course, you will want to use the right format and punctuation.  Start by expressing your sincere interest in the position and mention why you want it (hint: not for money or for security but how it matches your career goals, what you can learn, and most of all what you can contribute). Next mention what you have already learned in the short time you have been there...come up with about three strong points here.  Then talk about the future, what you bring to the table, how you want to learn and grow in the job.  \n\nGet a good friend to proof read and edit it if you are unsure...but let your true self and sincere interest shine through the words. \n\n(The way you phrased the question shows your personality...go with it!)
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Just go ahead and ask for the reference letter. Ask her if she could have it ready by your last day. If she said she would give you one, you shouldn't feel weird about asking for it. Most employers are happy to give reference letters. I do it all of the time when my students or workers decide to move on.
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putting it in a motivation letter would be a better idea i think. resume includes work experience and education (sometimes hobbies,other qualifications, etc)
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Write down all the reasons you like and love this friend. How long is your friendship? Does this person have integrity, honesty, good-will towards you and others. Do you have fun with this person? What is so fun about this friend. Can you name a time that stands out..  Has this person been a good friend to you.  \nWhen you write your letter it should come naturally. Don't have to be mushy, just be honest, but make sure you state why and what you love about this person. Remember though: Actions speak louder than words. Something to think about, and a good lesson to learn from.
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Covering letters should really have 3 paragraphs.\n\n1) Stating the purpose of the letter\n\n2) Briefly highlighting your main "sales points"\n\n3) Closing / sign off.\n\nSo, for example:\n\n\nDear Sir,\n\nI would like to apply for the position of Shop Manager as advertised in March edition of Retail News. I have enclosed a copy of my CV as requested.\n\nAs you will see on my CV I have 15 years experience working within the retail sector primarily in supervisory positions, and possess a BA in Retail Management.\n\nI trust that my application will be of interest to you, and if you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me.\n\nYours faithfully,\n\nJohn Smith
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here's a good format\nname, \nadress, phone number(s), fax\nSIN\nobjective/goals\nQualification summaries\nWork experience\nActivites\nReferences