Writing a letter of recommendation for a friend can feel like an honor and a responsibility. It’s an opportunity to support someone you care about while helping them advance in their career ...

Before writing, reflect on what you hope to accomplish. Are you sharing important news, expressing gratitude, or simply nurturing a connection? Your purpose shapes the letter’s tone and content.

That Friend of a Friend of a Friend. ... Here’s a short email you can send that’s not awkward–and might even get this person’s attention. Hi there, Hope you’ve been well.

He is the author of "Wait, How Do I Write This Email: Game-Changing Templates for Networking and the Job Search." He wrote the book because military or not, most people know they should send an email.