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Dear [Recipient's Name]:
Scott Smith worked for me at [company name] for four years,
as a senior technical instructor. As his department manager,
I am writing this letter of recommendation to confirm that
his recent layoff from [company name] was not in any way
tied to his performance, and to strongly recommend him as
an employee with your organization.
Had I been given the choice, I would not have let Scott
go. But, unfortunately, it was not my decision to make. [Company
name] decided to withdraw from the PC market, balance expenses
with the anticipated reduction in sales revenue, and hire
a consulting firm to evaluate long-term staffing needs.
As a result, [company name] drastically reduced the size
of its workforce by dissolving its entire PC division, including
the technical training department. Unfortunately, this major
reorganization left no other position open for Scott. I regretfully
had to let him go.
Scott is a conscientious, highly-skilled technical instructor,
worthy of at least a senior or supervisory position. He has
keen insight into the human learning process, and is an expert
in needs analysis, project management, course development,
classroom instruction and e-learning.
Scott's in-depth product knowledge, unique instructional
techniques, and excellent people skills have consistently
received rave reviews from his students. Should conditions
at [company name] change, I wouldn't hesitate to hire him
back. Please interpret that statement as my specific recommendation
to hire Scott.
If you would like to speak to me about Scott's superior
skills, accomplishments and work habits, feel free to call
(123) 555-0002 during normal business hours or page me by
dialing (123) 555-0003.
Sincerely,
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[Name, title]
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