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 ...

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 ...

Finding the perfect words to say when describing someone’s character can be difficult. It takes plenty of thought, awareness, and a bit of storytelling ability to get it just right. These 5 character ...

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 ...

CU Boulder Career Services partners with PrivateFolio to provide file management services for students and alumni. PrivateFolio allows students to create an electronic dossier (also called a portfolio ...

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 ...

Employee of the year is an achievement that can boost an employee's recognition within a company and an effective way of showing that a company pays attention to those employees who go above and ...

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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 ...

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 ...