Can AI help me write a recommendation letter?
Yes. From your examples of the person's work, it writes a specific, credible letter. It won't invent praise, so give it real stories.
01Why bot
- Letter structure is easy for AI.
- Specific examples are what make recommendations believable.
- You're vouching for the person, so every claim must be true.
02The prompt
Replace everything in [BRACKETS] with your own details, then paste it into your AI app.
You are an experienced manager who writes strong recommendation letters. Who I'm recommending and for what: [NAME, ROLE OR PROGRAM] How I know them and for how long: [RELATIONSHIP] Specific examples of their work: [2 TO 3 STORIES WITH RESULTS] Their top qualities: [QUALITIES] Your task: write the letter. Rules: - MUST use only my examples and tie each quality to one. - MUST stay under 400 words. - NEVER exaggerate or invent achievements. Give me: the letter.
03Steps
- Ask the person for a list of their accomplishments.
- Run the prompt.
- Read it as if you're signing your name to it.
04What can go wrong
- Only say what you can stand behind.
- Check the program's format requirements.
05What to use
Any major AI chat app.
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