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 ...

You never know when you might get a request to write a reference letter. In many instances, you will need a letter of reference when applying for a job. Either way, it’s vital to understand the ins ...

A new email arrives in your inbox and you see it's from one of your former employees. You quickly glance over the subject line and your eyes catch on one word: recommendation. Immediately, your ...

Persuading a colleague to write a reference letter in your behalf shouldn't be left to chance. But I wonder if Jodi Glickman Brown's advice on a recent HBR.org post goes too far towards orchestrating ...

Recommendation letters are important in confining the future of employees, students, and even friends. Be it for admissions, job applications, or various awards, a well-crafted recommendation letter ...

Last week, I wrote a post on How to Ask for a Reference Letter which gave three steps for asking for (and getting!) a great letter of recommendation. The second, and arguably most important step, is ...

It’s college application season, which is notoriously hectic for both high school seniors and their teachers. While it’s the students who juggle college applications, teachers have a big role to play, ...

Letters of recommendation are very important in our decision-making process. These letters should come from individuals who know the candidate well and who are in a capacity to objectively judge the ...