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 ...

A few years ago, I wrote “A Letter to College Students (From All Profs)” in which I provided advice to students about how to ask for letters of recommendation. Interestingly, just as students do not ...

Letters of reference or recommendation are common devices in the corporate world. Many people request letters of reference from current or former employers, and employers may be more than happy to ...

Knowing how to write a letter of recommendation is a vital skill to have for just about anyone. You never know when you may be called upon to write one, especially if you are an employer or professor.

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 ...

Reference notation, also known as reference initials, refers to a small but important section of the business letter template, as described by Colorado State University. The notation is placed at the ...

Students applying to law school directly after graduation or within a few years of graduating should include at least two letters of recommendation from professors. Most schools allow you to submit ...