You should have at least three references for your medical and dental school applications. Two references must be academic. At least one of the two academic references should be from a science faculty ...

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

Letters of recommendation are often essential to achieving funding opportunities. Asking someone to write a letter on your behalf can seem daunting, but here are some tips and resources to be ...

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 ...

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 ...

Resume line icon. Human hand holding paper CV. Work search concept. Can be used for topics like career, job hunting, experience, reference, unemployment I get tons of requests to write reference ...

This time of year, faculty are often busy writing letters of recommendation for students applying to graduate school and responding to reference requests from potential employers. Considering the ...

When a colleague or peer asks you to write them a reference letter, it can feel like both an honor and a challenge. You want ...

Question: I’ve just submitted my Ph.D. and will start the job search shortly. The problem is that I had a particularly difficult relationship with my supervisor (Prof X) and I am unable to trust ...

Employment-related letters serve different purposes. A painstakingly composed letter can showcase your strengths to a potential employer, express your desire to accept a job offer or convey your ...