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 ...

Whether or not you’re the reason it didn’t work between you and your last job, you’re gonna need a reference letter to help you land the next one. In an ideal situation, a letter of recommendation ...

Let’s dive into 5 tips for writing a recommendation letter that can have a genuine impact on a candidate's future prospects.

Even though there is nothing “illegal” about giving out a truthful reference (my state, Ohio, even has a statute that protects employment references–O.R.C. 4113.71), my advice to clients is to avoid ...

Letters of recommendation are a standard part of many employment and educational applications. Applicants naturally choose people to write letters of recommendation who are likely to give them a good ...

Bowdoin strongly encourages campus supervisors to serve as a reference for student employees. Different from an employment verification, you may provide letters of recommendation or serve as a phone ...

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 ...

Dear Sam: Since being unemployed, I find it frustrating that my applications are met with automated responses. In addition, despite being encouraged to follow up on job interviews and leads, most of ...

This reader thought he had a strong reference lined up for his last job, but his boss went MIA. Should he push to get that reference, or is it better to focus his time elsewhere? In my final meeting ...