“Are you serious?” my twenty-two year old client Brittany (named changed) said, and then rolled her eyes. “You’re going to make me ask people to write recommendation letters? I thought that was ...

Reference letters come in many different shapes and forms, so don’t think that one size fits all. I’ve written in the past about how to request reference letters in different situations, be it from ...

Letters of recommendation from your colleagues describe your professional traits and qualifications for a position. A glowing recommendation from the right person can cement a job offer. A poor one ...

Here is a common scene: A supervisor agrees to write your letter of recommendation with one condition—you draft it. Shocker. We, too, were surprised the first time this happened to us. We assumed ...

For some jobs, especially in academia and high-profile positions, employers sometimes request that top candidates submit letters of recommendation as part of the decision-making process. In some ...

With inflation eroding paychecks, more workers are looking for better-paying jobs — an undertaking that typically requires references from people who can vouch for your skills and character. Employers ...

A character reference letter can make or break an applicant’s chances. Here’s how to write a great one. A character reference letter can make or break an applicant’s chances Before the days of ...

A letter of recommendation provides evidence that letter's author was satisfied with the project, product, services or performance of the person the letter is written about. The letter is typically ...

A compelling reference letter can be a decisive factor in the hiring process. The value of a strong recommendation cannot be overstated in today’s competitive job market. I’ve seen how a well-crafted ...

Most application processes for graduate schools, undergraduate transfer, and fellowships/scholarships require letters of recommendation. Typically, internship and job ...

You have told your boss you are moving. You are doing everything you can to make this change easy on your boss. Did know you should ask for a recommendation before you leave? Here’s how to walk out ...

Writing letters of reference for your employees is an important part of the employee separation process when a company closes. A company shutdown is a difficult situation for everyone involved, but a ...