研究生非英语专业英语课件Lecture 7.pptVIP

Lecture 7 Recommendation /Reference Letters （推荐信） What is a recommendation letter? It is a detailed discussion, from a faculty member or a former employer, of the personal qualities, accomplishments, and experiences that make you unique and perfect for the program or job to which youve applied. Types of Recommendations Employment Letters Academic Letters What to Include Opening: explain your relationship with the applicant. Body: evaluate the applicant’s accomplishments, skills and qualities. Ending: suggest the receiver accept the applicant. 1. Opening statements I am writing this letter at the request of [name of applicant]. This is in response to your recent request for a letter of recommendation for [name]. I am pleased to be able to write this letter of recommendation for [name]. It’s my pleasure to recommend/ introduce to you [name]. / give [name] a reference. 2a. Performance on job and academy John invariably produces high quality work in a timely fashion. Sam is a master of all of the ingredients of successful teaching, especially the ability to inspire. Ralph always did more than his share of work on the projects we shared. He often took the initiative to get things started. His work has been a major factor in our companys continued success. William has proven consistently that customer need and company profit are not mutually exclusive. Through her efforts and those of others on the committees, we managed to save more than $2 million annually while simultaneously providing much improved services to patrons. Her grades have always been above average in all of her courses, and she has actively participated in a diverse assortment of extracurricular activities.? In my contact with him in the university, his creativity and diligence gave me deep impression. 2b. Personal qualities 能够独立工作、思想成熟、应变能力强。 Able to work independently，mature and resourceful 个性稳重、适应力强。 A person with stable personality plus flexibility 积极主动，上进心强，并具良好的人际关系技巧。 Initi