推薦信 Recommendation Letter
一般申請研究所，學校會要求附上二至三封推薦信，大學部則為一至三封。一般而言，可由推薦者執筆或由學生代筆再請你的推薦者修改、簽名。學生必須先徵詢推薦者的意見，再決定以何種方式進行。通常推薦者對被推薦人一定要有相當程度的認知：師生關係、僱主關係...等都應於推薦函中提及，舉凡是課堂上或工作上的特殊表現，本身特質或曾經榮獲過的優良記錄等，都可寫於推薦函中！
找推薦者最重要的考量是推薦者對您的了解，而不是推薦者本身的名氣。畢竟國外學校未必知道在台灣有名的推薦者。推薦信的重點是您的優點。不要讓您的推薦信中，有一半在介紹你的推薦者，這一點是非常重要的。
一般學校會在申請表裏附上recommendation form。但學校也知道，大多數同學會申請一所以上的學校。要求推薦者針對每一所學校的表格，寫不同的內容，甚至打字，是不太可能的。因此學校會接受信件模式的推薦信，只要內容含蓋了form上問的問題即可。推薦信千萬不要太長，務必要列印在學校或公司的西式信紙上，並彌封在學校或公司的西式信封裏，封口處請推薦者簽名。
．推薦信範例
《範例一》推薦信--衛生管理碩士--主管
Dear Admissions Officer,
I am writing this recommendation in support of Ms. Chieh-Yu Shih's application to your Master's Program in Management of Health Policy and Administration. I feel strongly that Ms. Shih is a well-qualified candidate and will be an asset in your school as she was in ours.
Ms. Shih was first a student at our center and later because of her excellent performance, was asked to work as a teaching assistant from June 1998 until now. Her duties as a teaching assistant include attending to teachers' requests in classrooms, helping students' individual needs and speaking to her classes everyday. Ms. Shih has out-performed our expectations. She is a responsible person who prepares carefully ahead of class everyday. We have never heard any complaints from the teachers she works with.
Since 1998, Ms. Shih has led 7 classes and worked with over 1000 students. Being a teaching assistant can sometimes be a tiring job, as one must constantly resolve every student's questions and problems. The job can also get repetitive and exhausting. Nonetheless, Ms. Shih works patiently with each and every one of her students. Ms. Shih also works well with her co-workers and is well liked by her peers.
I find Ms. Shih's excellent performance as a teaching assistant to be a good indicator that she will excel in your program and later in her career pursuit. Ms. Shih has demonstrated leadership potential, attention to details, good public speaking ability, organization skills and ability to work in teams. These are all essential managerial qualities. I recommend Ms. Shih to your program without hesitation.
Sincerely,
Emily Tsoung
Managing Director |
《範例二》推薦信--企管碩士MBA--教授
To Whom It May Concern,
I am very happy to recommend a fine student, Ms. Wen-Hao Lin to your esteemed Master of Business Administration program. During her four years at the National Taiwan University, she attended my classes in Marketing and Consumer Behavior.
Over the years, I have had the pleasure to meet and teach many students, as I am professor at both National Taiwan University and National Chengchi University, two fine universities in Taiwan. Ms. Wen-Hao Lin has remained one of my favorite students. As a result, when I ran into her requesting for transcript at school, I volunteered to write her recommendation letter.
Although Ms. Wen-Hao Lin graduated several years ago, she has remained a well-known person at the Department of Business Administration at the National Taiwan University. Ms. Wen-Hao Lin is remembered in my class as her project on the marketing strategy of Converse and Travel Fox is used as an example for my students. Moreover, Ms. Wen-Hao Lin initiated a project to allow all male students, including the ones who had not completed military duty as required by Taiwanese government, the right to leave Taiwan on short-term study tour visit when she was a member of AIESEC. Her contribution has affected many students' lives.
I have always known Ms. Wen-Hao Lin would excel in whatever she chooses to do. As a student, she was very mature, motivated and driven. She was an excellent student and an over-achiever. She was one of those rare students who are a pleasure to teach. Ms. Wen-Hao Lin is gifted with outstanding analytical and quantitative ability. She has the ability to grasp concepts taught to her and develop her own viewpoints, something I seldom see in Taiwanese students. I believe some of her initiative and her strong belief in her own ability to accomplish anything is due to her diverse childhood background.
Based on Ms. Wen-Hao Lin 's performance in school and at work, I believe she will be a highly successful student at your school. I support her application for admission without reservation, and would appreciate any assistance you can offer her.
Sincerely,
Professor Chen-hu Huang
Department of Business Administration
National Taiwan University |
《範例三》推薦信--企管碩士MBA--主管
Dear Sir/Madam,
I consider it a great pleasure to recommend Ms. Chen Pin-Li for admission to your school. Ms. Chen Pin-Li is presently applying to your Master's in Business Administration program.
I was Ms. Chen's supervisor at the Merchandise Division at ABC Taoyuan Store in 1997. Ms. Fan worked as my assistant for two months before she was promoted to head her own department. I was very impressed with Ms. Chen's drive and her ability to learn. When Ms. Chen was my assistant, she did not only assist me but she was able to initiate projects and manage a team of employees. I was able to observe her great managerial potential then.
Over the years, I have stayed in close contact with Ms. Chen as we work in the same company and have observed her growth both professionally and personally. Ms. Chen has out-performed our expectations and has been a tremendous asset to the company. Ms. Chen has increased profitability of her department by initiating new projects and cutting down cost. In charge of her own department, Ms. Chen has a stressful job, yet she has demonstrated her ability to work under pressure. Ms. Chen also encourages individual contribution from her subordinates. She is well liked by her superiors, subordinates, and peers.
I have known about Ms. Chen's intention to pursue a master's education in business administration since she was working as my assistant two years ago. I have supported her plan as I feel with Ms. Chen's potential; she can benefit greatly from the program.
I would like to give Ms. Chen's application my wholehearted support and highest recommendation. If I can be of any further assistance in your evaluation of Ms. Chen, please feel free to contact me.
Sincerely,
Tim Wang, General Manager
ABC Taoyuan Store |
《範例四》推薦信--英語教學碩士--主管
Dear Sir / Madam,
I am writing this recommendation to support Ms. Tseng Pu-Yi's application to your TESOL program.
I have known Ms. Tseng for over 2 years. Ms. Tseng was first a student at our center taking TOEFL and GRE preparation classes. Because of her excellent performance, Ms Tseng was later asked to work as a teaching assistant from 1997 until now. Ms. Tseng stood out among many students, as she is an eager learner and raised good questions. She works hard on her language skills and has made improvement. I believe she has the ability to succeed in graduate study.
Ms. Tseng has led 4 classes with 50, 85, 90 and 87 students, respective, for a total of over 300 students. Her duties as a teaching assistant include attending to teachers' requests in classrooms, helping students' individual needs and speaking to her classes everyday. Ms. Tseng has out-performed our expectations. She is a responsible person who prepares carefully ahead of class everyday. We have never heard any complaints from the teachers she works with. Being a teaching assistant can sometimes be a tiring job, as one must constantly resolve every student's questions and problems. The job can also get repetitive and exhausting. Nonetheless, Ms. Tseng works patiently with each and every one of her students.
I find Ms. Tseng's excellent performance as a teaching assistant to be a good indicator that she will excel in your TESOL program and later in her career pursuit. Ms. Tseng has demonstrated her passion for teaching, good public speaking skills, eagerness to help students and ability to work in teams. I believe these are all essential characteristics observed in good English teachers. I strongly recommend Ms. Tseng Pi-Yu to your program.
Sincerely,
Emily Tsoung
Managing Director |
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