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 ...

During your career, a long-term or short-term full or part time ex-employee may ask you to provide a reference in writing. It may be a general reference letter for use with any employer or a ...

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 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 ...

If a former accounting clerk asks you for a reference letter, you must have a reasonable understanding of his work to write the letter credibly. A letter of recommendation for bookkeepers should help ...

Shortly after becoming a full professor, I asked a colleague who had held that rank for years to name the greatest challenge she had faced in this ultimate chapter of faculty life. Her instant reply: ...