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Testimonial Letters
B.com Sem 4 (MKBU)
Unit 4 Personnel Correspondence
Business Communication

Prepared by
Asha Dhedhi
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What is Testimonials?
● Testimonial alternatively known as
Recommendation Letter from a
reliable Third Party
● A testimonial is a Character Certificate
● It testify the character and
qualifications of the person in whose
favour it is written. 2
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What is Testimonials
“A testimonial letter is document in which
someone supplies a written account of
somebody with whom they have worked and
know them well. It will address a person’s
character, work experience, qualifications,
etc, in the form of a written testimonial.”
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Difference between Testimonial and Reference

● A personal recommendation or character reference is by
someone who knows somebody personally, While
Testimonials are professional recommendation with whom
you have worked.
● A reference is related to a specific case but a testimonial can be
repetitively used with a number of applications.
● Personal recommendations can be written by friends, teachers,
ministers and business acquaintances who know somebody well
enough to attest to their character and suitability for a job. 4
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Tips for Writing Testimonial Letters

● Writing Testimonials is a challenge because it can
directly affect the individual's career. So, Maintain
Positive Tone
● It's a Responsibility on the side of Recommender, So
Avoid Exaggeration
● The testimonial mentions the facts only, that the
issuing person is expected to know authoritatively 5
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Tips for Writing Testimonial Letters

▪ Understand the purpose of the letter
▪ Be acquainted with job details for
which candidate is applying
▪ Clarify the background of your
relationship with the applicant
▪ Keep your letter short, brief and clear
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Tips for Advant

Other Writingages
Testimonial Letters
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▪ Focus on specific skills and
qualifications of applicants
▪ Make sure to include all relevant
contact details
▪ Personalising effect can give give
more credibility instead of generic
salutation
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 Format of a Testimonial Letter
First Address
Address of Sender
(Recommender)
Email Address
Contact Details

Date:

To Whom it may Concern

(Second Address of Receiver)

Dear Sir or Madam, (Salutation)

 Body of the Letter
First Paragraph

● Previous Reference
● Purpose of writing
● Your Relation with candidate W
● Why you are qualified to write to recommend the
person
Recommendation for (Name of Candidate) for the
post of (Name of position for which he/she suited)

I am writing this letter as a professional referee for

(name of candidate). I have been in contact with
him/her for the past 5 years. Since, (Name of
candidate) have worked under me with great effort
and interest, it's been a privilege to recommend
his/her name for (job profile). I can assure you that
he/she will be a valuable asset for your organisation.
 Body of the Letter

Second or Subsequent Paragraphs

● Skills and abilities

● Provide details of why they are qualified.
● Mention any extra achievement/recognition earned by a person
(insert employee name) is an efficient
and reliable employee, who would be a
great addition to any company. His/Her
strengths include organisational skills,
confident leadership abilities and
excellent communication with people of
every position within an organization.
 Body of the Letter
Closing Paragraph

● Explain why you are recommending them. (optional)

● Provide assurance for authentication
● Add contact details for further inquiries
I trust that the information provided will
be of assistance and will be happy to
provide further information, If it is
required. You can contact me at above
mentioned number. I would also like to
assure you that, all the information
provided here are true.
 Closing Remarks
Yours faithfully, (Very Formal) or
Yours sincerely, or
Yours Truly, (Fromal)

Name of Sender (Referee)

Position, Title or Identity
Signature (If in Hardcopy)
Thanks!
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