In today's job search climate, applicants are looking for ways to stand out from the crowd more than ever. Because hiring managers can use the internet to research candidates and wade through their ...

A landlord reference letter is a normal part of the rental application process, providing landlords with an additional way to screen prospective tenants while allowing renters to strengthen their ...

You never know when you might get a request to write a reference letter. In many instances, you will need a letter of reference when applying for a job. Either way, it’s vital to understand the ins ...

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 ...

If you're a young person with college success or a few great internships behind you, how can you convert that experience into an excellent entry-level gig? One key to making that transition is getting ...

Last week, I wrote a post on How to Ask for a Reference Letter which gave three steps for asking for (and getting!) a great letter of recommendation. The second, and arguably most important step, is ...

Right now students across the country are putting together their college applications. For many students, especially those applying to private universities, having amazing college recommendation ...

Persuading a colleague to write a reference letter in your behalf shouldn't be left to chance. But I wonder if Jodi Glickman Brown's advice on a recent HBR.org post goes too far towards orchestrating ...