Monday, April 20, 2009

Writing Reference Letters By David Royster




  • Reference letters are crucial to graduate students because they are a part of the recruiting process. Employers, colleges will look and ask for reference letter, to make the best judgment to fill in a vacant position.


  • Find out information on the person you are referring.
    *Get a list of skills and accomplishments and a copy of their resume.
    *Include how you know the person
    *Why you are qualified to recommend that person
    *Why the person is qualified for that particular position
    *How there skills can assist this company
    *Include contact information for any questions

  • Write positive statement about the person

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1 comment:

  1. I thought this posting was rather short, but you have captured the "meat and potatoes" or reference letters. Thank you for all of your hard work this semester, David.

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