To write a letter of recommendation for a government job, you should include the following sections: ^{coursera.org 1 2}

1. Date
2. Recipient Name
3. Recipient Title
4. Recipient Address
5. Greeting: Address the recipient by name if possible (Dear Ms/Mr).
6. Personal introduction: Begin the body of your letter by introducing who you are and your relationship to the applicant.
7. Recommendation: What makes the candidate a good fit?
8. Anecdote or example: Include a personal anecdote about what it’s like to work with the candidate.