A compelling reference letter can be a decisive factor in the hiring process. The value of a strong recommendation cannot be overstated in today’s competitive job market. I’ve seen how a well-crafted ...

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 ...

I get many requests from undergraduate students for a reference letter to accompany their application for a job, scholarship, graduate school, etc. Each such letter typically requires at least 1-2 ...

Academic reference letters are an essential aspect of academic life. Nearly every educator will be asked to write a range of reference letters during their career. In my long experience of doing so, I ...

It is an honor to be asked to be someone’s character reference. But even if you are enthused about helping a friend or colleague out, you might feel a little intimidated by the prospect of putting the ...

If you’re trying to climb the career ladder then at some point you’ll need to provide a reference letter during a job application. These letters demonstrate an applicant’s skills and character, and ...

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Employers in Germany should not underestimate the meaning of reference letters – the German Arbeitszeugnis. German employment law and employment practice provide employers with clear guidelines as to ...