A letter of recommendation has relevant information that is truthful and positive and provides a straightforward opinion of a person’s abilities and potential. It can describe personal characteristics, performance and experience, strengths, knowledge and capabilities.
When are letters of recommendation used?
Recommendation letters are usually used when applying for an academic award (scholarships), or a post-secondary program. But, if you are job hunting, a recommendation letter from a past or current employer is great to have in your portfolio. Recommendation letters are concrete proof of your accomplishments and abilities.
There are two ways to present a recommendation letter to a prospective employer:
* One way is to write the following at the bottom of your resume: “Recommendation
Letter and References are Available Upon Request”. Then take your recommendation letter and reference sheet to your interviews, and have it ready if the employer asks for them.
* The second way to submit a recommendation letter is to send it with your resume during initial mailing. Send no more than two recommendation letters. Don't overwhelm a potential employer with a lot to read. *Remember * send copies not the original.
In some cases a recommendation letter is a convenient substitute for work references that neatly sum up a past or current employer’s opinion of you and can allow prospective employers to avoid the sometimes awkward and vague conversations that can happen while checking with your reference over the phone about you and your capabilities. They are also helpful if your prospective employer is having trouble reaching your references.
If you are new to the world of work and don’t have very many contacts, a character or a personal reference letter from people who know your skills and attributes can also be used. If you have little or no work experience, a teacher that you have worked closely with is a good prospect to write a recommendation.
When are letters of recommendation used?
Recommendation letters are usually used when applying for an academic award (scholarships), or a post-secondary program. But, if you are job hunting, a recommendation letter from a past or current employer is great to have in your portfolio. Recommendation letters are concrete proof of your accomplishments and abilities.
There are two ways to present a recommendation letter to a prospective employer:
* One way is to write the following at the bottom of your resume: “Recommendation
Letter and References are Available Upon Request”. Then take your recommendation letter and reference sheet to your interviews, and have it ready if the employer asks for them.* The second way to submit a recommendation letter is to send it with your resume during initial mailing. Send no more than two recommendation letters. Don't overwhelm a potential employer with a lot to read. *Remember * send copies not the original.
In some cases a recommendation letter is a convenient substitute for work references that neatly sum up a past or current employer’s opinion of you and can allow prospective employers to avoid the sometimes awkward and vague conversations that can happen while checking with your reference over the phone about you and your capabilities. They are also helpful if your prospective employer is having trouble reaching your references.
If you are new to the world of work and don’t have very many contacts, a character or a personal reference letter from people who know your skills and attributes can also be used. If you have little or no work experience, a teacher that you have worked closely with is a good prospect to write a recommendation.
No comments:
Post a Comment