Heartfelt Thank You Note for Letter of Recommendation

 

Thank You Note for Letter of Recommendation: By now, you’ve probably gotten many recommendations for your graduate school application. This means it’s best to show your gratitude with a thank you letter. Of course, they took the time out of their busy schedule to fill out the recommendation form. That’s already a big deal in itself.

Showing your gratitude is just something that needs to be done. Whether you decide to send them a handwritten note or not it is up to you. But if you do choose to send a handwritten note, here are some tips for writing an effective thank you note for a letter of recommendation.

 

Thank You Note for Letter of Recommendation

  • I am working as a student-teacher this summer and I wanted to send you a quick note to tell you how much I appreciate the letter of recommendation you wrote on my behalf. It was so kind of you, and your words will help me secure the best placements during my time teaching. Thank You!

 

  • I just wanted to say thank you so much for the recommendation letter. I really appreciate it and I know it will help me get accepted to a school. I just want to say thanks again for always helping me out when I need it!

 

  • Thank you so much for writing such a great letter of recommendation, it meant so much to me. I hope we stay in touch.

 

  • Thanks so much for the letter of recommendation. I really appreciate it! I will take the time to thoroughly read the letter and enclose it with my application.

 

  • Thank you for such a wonderful letter of recommendation! I have mentioned it in any interviews I attended and could not be happier with the reference. That truly makes me feel better about my candidacy.

 

  • Thank you for such a wonderful letter of recommendation, I couldn’t have asked for a better recommender. You did an amazing job at describing my skills and abilities.

 

  • I can’t thank you enough for the wonderful recommendation. I almost shed a tear when I received it, not just because it was so nice, but because you were thinking of me and remembered how much I hated writing them. I can’t tell you how much it means to have people like you in my life!

 

  • Dear professor, thanks for writing me that recommendation – it really helped me to get my job! I hope life is treating you well.

 

  • Thank you so much for writing that recommendation. I’m so glad we got to work together. You have been by my side for every step of my career and I could never thank you enough!

 

  • Thank you for being a great leader and mentor to me. I truly appreciate all you have done for me and your advice that has helped me grow as a person. You made my time at Grad School all the more enjoyable, and I will miss you dearly, but wish you the best of luck in your next role!

 

  • Thank you for the referral. Janet was extremely pleased with her experience and I’ll definitely pass your name along in the future.

 

  • It was a great pleasure providing a letter of recommendation for such a very well-deserving student. You clearly have someone who cares deeply about you and is always willing to go the extra mile in order to help you succeed. I only hope that you know how very lucky you are. Take good care of yourself and hope to see you soon!

 

  • “Thank you so much for writing my letter of recommendation! I really appreciate it! If it weren’t for you, I might have flunked out.”

 

  • Thank you for all the nice things you said about me in your letter of recommendation. You always know how to make someone feel great.

 

  • I just wanted to say thanks so much for the letter of recommendation. It really helped in getting this job. I owe you big time! Thanks again,

 

  • I just wanted to thank you for writing my recommendation letter to NYU. I already knew you were the best writer in the world, but everyone else got the memo too when they read your letter. Shouldn’t be surprised though, you’re such a great writer. I hope your book sells well. You deserve it!

 

  • Thank you for writing such a wonderful letter of recommendation for me. I am so glad that Amy recommended me for the summer position in your department, without her recommendation I doubt I would have gotten it! Sincerely, John Smith.

 

  • Dear Mr Smith: I would like to express my appreciation for the excellent letter of recommendation you wrote on my behalf. The glowing comments about my research projects, teaching and service to the Department could not have been better. It was a pleasure having worked with you during my tenure at Smith University and I hope that our paths cross once again in future. All the best, Dr Edgar.

 

  • I am so grateful for the effort put forth by you. The letter shows that you truly cared about me and my future. The advice given is both sage and sensible, I can easily see the knowledge put forth therein. I have no doubt that this will prove useful in the future and will be grateful beyond measure.

 

  • I just wanted to thank you for writing me a recommendation. I know it was no trouble at all and had to take time away from your own studies, but I really appreciate it. It’s good to have people in my corner. So once again, thanks!

 

  • I’m so glad that I got to work with you. It is always a pleasure working beside someone as creative, compassionate, and professional as you. Thank you for helping me accomplish some of my biggest careers have been. I will miss working with you, but am excited about the future! Go get ‘them!

 

  • Thank you for giving me a recommendation. Your kind words really showed me how much I have grown professionally from the beginning of my career to now. I would recommend you to anyone because they will be in good hands.

 

  • Dear Professor Frazier, I just wanted to write a quick thank you note for your recommendation letter. I know that it couldn’t have been easy to understand and translate my resume into one that would impress a law school, but you nailed it and I could not be more grateful. Thank you so much for doing all the heavy lifting on this.

 

  • Thank you for writing such a wonderful letter of recommendation for my family. Your kind words about us mean a great deal to my whole family and it was an honour to have someone like you recommend us. Thank you again!

 

  • Thanks so much for the recommendation! I really appreciate it. It means a lot that you thought enough of me to write such a great letter of recommendation.

 

  • You know me well, which is why there is no one better to write my letter of recommendation. Thank you for helping me while I was here in school.

 

  • Thank you so much for writing such a wonderful recommendation letter for my father, I couldn’t imagine a better notice! It was really nice to meet you and find out more about your work. Hopefully, we will see each other soon at some conference or something similar!

 

  • I wanted to thank you so much for writing me such a great letter of recommendation. I’m excited to find out that one of my interviews is with the company you work for! I will make sure to tell them how amazing you are.

 

  • I just wanted to thank you again for the wonderful recommendation letter that you wrote for me. I was so impressed with how articulate and thoughtful it was, but even more than that, I appreciated your kind words about our time together working on my thesis, and I know that it will go a long way towards helping me in my career. I am certainly grateful!

 

  • Thanks for the letter of recommendation! I really appreciate it. I hope you are well and doing well in your career. Let me know if you ever want to grab a coffee or do lunch so we can catch up on life.

 

  • I am so thankful for your good word. I have no doubt that you will recommend me for the job, knowing how highly you think of me. It means a great deal to me for you to feel that way and I want you to know how much it means to me as well. Thank you!

 

  • Thank you so much for being a reference for me. It meant so much to me that you recommended me so highly.

 

  • I know it’s only been a year and that I just met you. But I can truly say I am thankful for your comforting word on my graduation day. Your weekly letter of encouragement really made me change my point of view on some situations. Thank you so much for everything.

 

  • Thanks for all your hard work and dedication in the fight for education for all. It is most appreciated!

 

  • Thank you so much for writing me a letter of recommendation, you are truly amazing and I am so glad we were able to spend the last couple of years together.

 

  • I cannot thank you enough for your recommendation letter. You speak very highly of me and I am truly grateful. I am very lucky to have your friendship!

 

  • Dear Joe, I want to thank you again for writing me a letter of recommendation. It was such a pleasant surprise and very kind of you. I know that it took you a great deal of time, though, and effort, and for that, I am truly grateful. You have no idea how much that helped me. Thank you so much!

 

  • Dear Professor Smith, thank you for writing me a letter of recommendation. It was so nice to hear positive words about me from a well-respected member of the community. I wish you nothing but the best and appreciate your support in my future endeavours.

 

  • Thank you so much for writing me a recommendation letter! You have no idea how much this will help me in applying to grad school. It would mean the world to me if you could throw in a couple of more lines. I only have two small letters and it would be great if you used some of the same wording. Thanks again!

 

  • Thank you for writing such a glowing letter of recommendation! Having your support has really opened up job opportunities for me. I really do appreciate it so much and will make sure to give a glowing recommendation to whomever I can!

 

  • Thank you so much for giving me your recommendation letter. I am so happy that you were my professor and I am so glad to have the opportunity to learn from you. That is a true representation of who you are. You helped me get into graduate school, and for that, I will always be grateful. I am excited to go out into the world and make my mark on it with everything that you have shown me. Thank you for being such a good mentor and friend.

 

  • Thank you for writing a recommendation for me. I appreciate your time and the positive things you had to say.

 

  • Thank you for your recommendation, I appreciate it and I’m honoured. I love you so much and I want to thank you for all you’ve done.

 

  • Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a wonderful letter of recommendation. I am so honoured to have someone write about me but to have you do it is just amazing. I am more excited than ever to go off to college and make you proud. I will never forget your generosity, and I promise that I’ll try my hardest in college.

 

  • Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a nice letter of recommendation on my behalf. It means a great deal to me and will surely help me in this next step. I am forever grateful and wish you the best.

 

  • Thank you for the recommendation letter you submitted on my behalf. It will certainly help me in my future endeavours. Your hard work and effort were much appreciated, I am eternally grateful!

 

  • Thank you, Ms X, for writing my recommendation letter. It really means a lot that you would help me with this. You have been a mentor of mine and are one of the most respected teachers at our school. I’m so thankful and grateful to have someone like you write me a letter of recommendation!

 

  • Thank you so much for your letter of recommendation. I am very grateful that you took the time to write such a great letter. You were a huge help!

 

  • Thank you truly is not enough, but it is the only way I can think to thank you. I know how busy you are and I am eternally grateful that you took the time to write such a beautiful letter of recommendation. It was 10 times better than any other letter written before. Thank you so much!

 

  • Thanks so much for writing me a recommendation letter to grad school. That was really nice of you, and I really appreciate it. You are such a thoughtful guy, and I’m lucky to have you in my life. I really owe a lot of my success to spending so much time with you in college – you were a real mentor to me! Thanks again!

 

  • Thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule to write a letter of recommendation for me. It’s greatly appreciated. You are a great teacher and role model, which is why I’ve always enjoyed having you as a teacher. You help me to focus on my goals and achieve my dreams through hard work. I want to study hard, make good grades, and be successful just like you!

 

  • As a co-worker, I would like to thank you for your letter of recommendation for my new position. This was very kind of you and I appreciate your support.

 

  • Thank you is so small of a word for all you do. I am so glad that there are people like you in the world. You are thoughtful, wise, intelligent and kind. Above all, you know how to love not only your family but others that would need someone like you. If I knew ten people like you, I would have been luckier in life.

 

Letter of Recommendation Thank You Note

  • I wanted to let you know how appreciative I am of your recommendation to the University of Colorado. Your reference was incredibly helpful, and I received an offer today. I am very excited to attend this fall! Thank you again for taking the time to write me a letter of recommendation. You’re a star!

 

  • Dear Ms Smith, I am writing to thank you for your kindness and generosity as we were discussing a new position. We would be very happy and proud to recommend your company to any friend or relative who may be seeking employment.

 

  • Thank you so much for having me at your home. It was great meeting your parents, especially grandma! What a brilliant lady! I’ve been singing her praises ever since I left. Thank you so much for showing me around town, I really appreciate the opportunity to get to know the city and surrounding areas. I had a wonderful time and hope we can do it again soon. I will be sure to send my resume by the end of the week.

 

  • Thank you so much for the recommendation. I was able to land the new job and simply couldn’t have done it without your help. The manager and I have gone over your information and I look forward to working with you. Thank you again for all you do for me!

 

  • The way you helped me during college means so much to me. Thank you for always being there when I needed help. I don’t know what would have happened if you didn’t let me copy your notes and stayed up late helping me study. You are not only my best friend but my inspiration and hero! I hope that we stay friends forever.

 

  • Ryan, Thank you so much for the referral to your friend James. I am sure that his business will be excellent with our new promotional coupons. We aim to please, and we hope that he is as happy with us as we are with you.

 

  • How are you? Hope you had a great weekend. Can’t wait to see you on Thursday! Can’t thank you enough for the recommendation, I got the internship!

 

  • Dear Mr Smith, I really enjoyed attending your wedding and meeting your lovely new wife. I wish you all the best in your marriage and I hope that you have a happy life together. You are both very good people and deserve the very best in life.

 

  • I appreciate your willingness to write this letter of recommendation for me. Thank you so much for taking the time out of your busy schedule! I hope you are able to fill it with positive information that will help me get the job.

 

  • Tyson: What can I say? Your letter is the best anyone has ever written for me. It really expresses how much I appreciated your work and it’s so very thoughtful in every way! I’m happy to recommend you to anyone who needs a writer. You’ve got it all: talent, skill and heart. Thanks for the best experience I ever had!

 

  • Thank you so much for recommending me for this position. I’m very excited about this opportunity to work with your company and hope to make a long-lasting and valuable contribution.

 

  • Thank you for all your efforts and hard work. I appreciate your help and dedication so much. I am very lucky to have you as my boss, mentor and friend. The sky is the limit with your talent and I am sure you will go far. I hope that you consider me when looking for a staff person or pick me yourself at whatever company we end up working at. You are an amazing human being and your positivity is contagious! Thank you again.

 

  • Thank you so much Dr Conner’s, for your recommendation. I really appreciate you taking the time to give me such a strong recommendation. I am not sure if you are aware, but I am looking at Rochester, Harvard and Johns Hopkins. I am so grateful you believe in me.

 

  • You are a great pleasure to have on our staff. Your hard work and dedication are exemplary. You have a great attitude which makes you a pleasure to be around.

 

  • You are such a sweetheart. You were always so kind to me. When I was sick you were so gentle, and when I was stressed you helped me deal with my problems. Thank you for always being there for me and for everything you do!

 

  • I would like to thank [name of co-worker] for making my job a lot easier and more enjoyable. I appreciate him so much. It’s great to have him on our team!

 

  • Dear Mr. & Mrs, on behalf of the May Company, I would like to thank you for writing a letter of recommendation for your nephew Steven. I have to say that we were very impressed with his previous employment record, as well as with his personality. It was indeed a pleasure to interview Steven and we are hoping that he will soon become an important team member in our organization.

 

  • I can’t tell you how much I appreciate you taking time out of your day to meet with me today. I very much enjoyed meeting you and learning more about your excellent business practices. As a college student, an employer like your company is invaluable to my education and career path. You have given me a real sense of the world in which I am about to enter, and for that, I am truly grateful.

 

  • Thank you so much for the recommendation! It was very generous of you. Your company has been a pleasure to work with and I can’t wait to do it again.

 

  • Thank you so much for helping me find my true love. The two of us were meant for each other and I am so excited to see our future together. Thank you for bringing us together. I will never be able to thank you enough!

 

  • Thank you for always being there for me. You are always kind, thoughtful and generous. You make me feel like I am the most important person in your life. With each passing day, I love you more.

 

  • We would like to take a moment to thank you for recommending Helen. She was just the assistant we needed, she has done an excellent job and we felt it was only fair to let you know that. Once again, thank you, and if anyone is looking for a great assistant, we will help them out with any referrals.

 

  • Thank you for being such an awesome friend. You are great, and I hope you know how much I value your friendship. You are gone from my life now, but I hope this letter will lessen the pain of parting. Stay strong!

 

  • I couldn’t have asked for a better supervisor for my internship. You are compassionate, understanding, and most importantly the best supervisor I could ever ask for. Without you, I would have been lost and confused with the process. You hold a special place in my heart and I wish that you go far in life. You are truly a great person!

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