What to Include in an Aanbeveling Brief
An aanbeveling brief should include the following information:
- The name of the person you are recommending
- Your relationship with the person you are recommending
- The dates you worked with the person you are recommending
- The person’s job title
- The person’s skills and abilities
- The person’s accomplishments
- The person’s character and personality traits
- Your overall recommendation of the person
How to Write an Aanbeveling Brief
When writing an aanbeveling brief, be sure to:
- Use a clear and concise writing style
- Avoid errors in grammar and spelling
- Tailor the brief to the specific job or opportunity for which the person is applying
- Highlight the person’s skills, experience, and accomplishments that are relevant to the position
- Be enthusiastic and positive in your recommendation
Here is an example of an aanbeveling brief in Afrikaans:
Aan: [Hiring Manager’s name] [Hiring Manager’s title] [Company name] [Company address]
Ek stel met groot plesier aan u voor [Applicant’s name], wat ek as my [Former position] by [Former company] geken het.
Ek het [Applicant’s name] vir [Number of years] geken en was baie beïndruk met sy/haar [Skills, experience, and accomplishments]. [Applicant’s name] is ‘n hardwerkende en toegewyde werknemer met ‘n sterk werksetiek. Hy/Sy is ook ‘n uitstekende kommunikeerder en het ‘n goeie begrip van die werksomgewing.
Ek is oortuig dat [Applicant’s name] ‘n waardevolle bydrae tot u span sal maak. Ek beveel hom/haar ten sterkste aan vir die pos van [Job title].
Met vriendlike groete, [Your name] [Your title] [Your company] [Your address]
Conclusion
Aanbeveling briefs are an important part of the job application process. They can help to make a positive impression on potential employers and increase the chances of getting the job. If you are asked to write an aanbeveling brief, take the time to do it well.
Here are some additional tips for writing an aanbeveling brief:
- Be sure to get permission from the person you recommend before writing the brief.
- Keep the brief to one or two pages, if possible.
- Proofread the brief carefully before you submit it.
By following these tips, you can write an aanbeveling brief to help the person you recommend get the job they want.