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Write a letter for a reference of friend job  in your company

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Dear Sir, I am writing to formally recommend my friend for the position of “Research Handler in Physiology of Animals” with your esteemed organization. It has been my privilege to work with “Zudio Research Group” for the past 10 years. Recently, my classmate from University applied for a job in your reputed company and he holds around 5 years of work experience in the field of advanced exploration of wildlife species. During the Master’s in Zoology, he invented new categories of Ants in Kerala, India and he got various savages for his accomplishment from the faculty and Government of India in the year 2020.
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 that, he investigated 150 plant species of weeds and Central Board of Education and published his findings as a great book of knowledge for Zoologists.
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, he was well-equipped with advanced lab equipment like microscopes, preserving permanent slides and many more that are useful for doing the job. I kindly request a reference for securing his employment in the vacancy. I would really appreciate it if you gave him a chance to contribute to your corporation as he has all the desired skills that are mandatory requirements of the job position offered by the Enterprise. I look forward to your positive response. Thank you for your time and consideration. Yours faithfully, Sarao

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Coherence and Cohesion
Your letter is clear and logically structured, but could benefit from slightly clearer transition phrases or sentences to guide the reader through the details about your friend's achievements.
Task Achievement
There is room to enhance the depth of content slightly by providing more personal insights into why you believe your friend is a great fit for the position in your organization.
Coherence and Cohesion
The letter is well-formatted with a clear greeting and closing, making it professional and easy to read.
Task Achievement
The tone of the letter is suitable for a recommendation, maintaining a balance between professionalism and personal endorsement.

The Greeting

Depending on the style and aim of the letter, you will need to adapt your greeting.

Always start an informal letter in the ways:

  • Dear + name
  • Hi / Hello + name

‘Dear...’ is more appropriate, so stick with this.

For a formal letter there are two options for the greeting:

  • Use Dear Sir or Madam if you don’t know the name of the person you are writing to.
  • Use Dear + surname if you do know their name, e.g. Dear Mr Smith or Dear Mrs Jones.

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