35-1 Unqualified Recommendation of a Former Employee

Situation:

For five years Edwin Woodiak was a copy writer in the Advertising Department of Riegelwood Distributors. A little of a year ago he resigned to join an advertising agency. As Manager of the Advertising Department of Riegelwood, you received an inquiry from Newell, Inc., about Edwin Woodiak, who has applied for the job of Assistant Advertising Manager. Woodiak has a fine record, and you want to give him a hearty recommendation.

The Letter:

Dear Mrs. Needleman:

Edwin Woodiak was a copywriter at Riegelwood Distributors for five years under my direct supervision.

I considered him an excellent employee. He handled all his assignments with imagination and style and, so far as I can remember, never missed a deadline. An extremely likeable young man, he had many friends here. He left Riegelwood of his own will, believing that agency work would be more exciting and offer greater opportunities. I was genuinely sorry to see him go.

I heartily recommend Edwin Woodiak to you. I would readily rehire him if a suitable vacancy arose.

Cordially yours,