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A Letter of Recommendation for a Friend is a formal document used to support an individual's application for employment, education, or other opportunities within the Austrian legal framework. This document type requires careful consideration of both personal and professional elements, balancing the informal nature of a friendship with the formal requirements of a professional recommendation. The letter must comply with Austrian privacy laws and GDPR regulations, particularly regarding the handling and disclosure of personal information. It typically includes details about the relationship between the recommender and the recommended person, specific examples of character traits and achievements, and a professional endorsement. The document should be crafted to maintain credibility while avoiding potential legal issues related to defamation or privacy violations under Austrian law.

1. Letter Header and Date: Current date and sender's contact information at the top of the letter

2. Recipient Address Block: If the letter is directed to a specific person/organization, their address and contact details

3. Salutation: Professional greeting - either specific ('Dear Mr. Smith') or general ('To Whom It May Concern')

4. Introduction: Establishes who you are and your relationship to the person you're recommending

5. Length of Acquaintance: Explains how long and in what capacity you have known the person

6. Character Assessment: Description of the person's character traits, reliability, and personal qualities

7. Specific Examples: Concrete examples that demonstrate the person's qualities and achievements

8. Closing Statement: Strong endorsement and invitation to contact for further information

9. Signature Block: Your name, title (if relevant), and contact information