[Your Name]

[Street Address]

[City, ST ZIP Code]

[Date]

[Recipient Name]

[Title]

[Company Name]

[Street Address]

[City, ST ZIP Code]

Dear [Recipient Name]:

Thank you for writing a letter of recommendation for me. As you know, I applied for a position as a [job title] with [Company Name]. Last week, I interviewed for the position; unfortunately I did not get the job. The company offered the position to a candidate who has several years more experience than I.

I continue to be enthusiastic about my job search prospects. I have applied for [number of applications sent] new jobs in the last week and have been contacted by [number of companies] companies who saw my resume on the Internet.

As I continue my job search, I am grateful to know that I have your support. I hope that I can contact you in the future if I need a recommendation for another position.

Sincerely,

[Your Name]