This document provides information about recommendation letters, including what they are, their structure and contents, the obligations of the referee and student, and the importance of recommendation letters. A recommendation letter assesses someone's skills and is used for university admissions, scholarships, or jobs. It should include a salutation, information about the candidate, the purpose, a connection to the referee, qualifications, and contact details. Referees aim to help students, provide useful information to select candidates, support institutions, and maintain their own integrity. Students must give notice, deadlines, their CV, statements, and information about the award to the referee. Recommendation letters can endorse candidates, mention qualifications for a position, and explain personal qualities that make

1. Recommendation Letter
The pure advantage in the job market.
Presentation on…….

2. Course Teacher
Md. Abdul Hamid
Assistant Professor
Department of Business Administration
Shahjalal University of Science and Technology
Sylhet-3114, Bangladesh.

3. Presented by
Dipta Kaushik Somadder
1st year 2nd semester
Reg. No. 2012731067
Dept. of Business Administration
Shahjalal University of Science and Technology

4. What is it?
A reference letter – sometimes letter of
reference, recommendation letter, or letter of
recommendation – is a letter in which someone
assesses another person’s skills and capabilities,
usually in a positive way. A reference letter is
normally used for university admission,
scholarship applications or job applications.

5. Structure & Contents
Salutation
The person or candidate
The purpose of the letter
Connection to the referee
Qualification and abilities
Conclusion
Personal contact details

6. Referee’s Obligations
To the student
Help obtain deserved funding and recognition
To the reader
Provide useful data to select the best candidate(s)
To the institution
Help obtain additional funding and recognition
To society and the profession
Give credit where credit is due
To yourself
Maintain your honesty, integrity and reputation

7. The student’s obligations
Must provide:
 At least 2 weeks notice
 Deadline for submitting the letter
 Up-to-date CV
 Draft of their personal statement (if available)
 Complete information about the award/
fellowship/ scholarship (criteria)
 Memory jogs: which class, comments on papers,
etc.

8. Importance of Recommendation
Letters
 Endorsement: A glowing reference letter usually acts as
an endorsement of the candidate. Letters provided by
people who personally worked with the candidate
should provide the best insight.
 Qualifications: The applicant’s professional qualifications
are usually mentioned in the body of a reference letter.
One should share information about the new position
with the writer, so they know what traits and skills to
mention that relate directly to the position.

9. Importance of Recommendation
Letters
 Personal Qualities: A reference letter often explains the
personal qualities a candidate possess that makes him
ideal for the new position. A solid reference letter points
out instances of applicant’s ability to communicate both
verbally and written.
 Perception: A candidate may want to use a reference
letter to find out how a former employer perceives his
past work.

10. Conclusion
Reference letter is a powerful way of communicating and
making a good impression to the higher authority. Now it’s
an integral part of a job application. A good letter of
recommendation needs to contain specific information
regarding the person it is about.

11. Thank You, Everybody.