Recommendation Letter Templates
A letter of recommendation vouches for someone's skills and character, for a job, a university admission or a scholarship. A verifiable recommendation letter shows the reader it truly came from you.
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What to include in a recommendation letter
- Your letterhead and the date
- Who you are recommending and in what capacity
- How long and in what role you knew them
- Two or three specific strengths with examples
- A clear recommendation
- Your name, title, contact and signature
Recommendation Letter format
Sample wording to adapt. In SealHive, names, roles and dates fill in for you.
LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION To whom it may concern, I am pleased to recommend [Name], who worked with us at [Organization] as [Role] from [Date] to [Date]. [He/She/They] stood out for [strength 1] and [strength 2]. For example, [specific example]. I recommend [him/her/them] without reservation. Please feel free to contact me for more details. Sincerely, [Name], [Title] [Email / Phone]
Your brand on every design
Logo, colors, fonts and signatures, set once in your brand kit.
A QR code on every copy
Scanning it opens a verification page with who issued it, to whom and when.
Hard to fake
Anyone can upload the PDF to check it hasn't been edited. You can revoke it anytime.
Recommendation Letter questions
How long should a recommendation letter be?
One page: three or four short paragraphs with specific examples is ideal.
Can students use it for university applications?
Yes. The QR code lets the admissions office confirm the letter came from your organization.
How does someone check that it's genuine?
Every document issued with SealHive carries a QR code and a short link. Scanning it opens a page on our site showing who issued it, to whom and when, and whether it's still valid. Anyone can also upload the PDF to confirm it hasn't been edited.
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