The subtitle to Benjamin Schreier’s “No More Letters of Recommendation!” was “This hyperstylized, dishonest genre is useless for everyone”. Fewer truer words have been written. But at least he is an ...

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: ...

Used by the department admission committees to determine your specialized accomplishments, leadership and team participation, work ethic and character and to assess whether or not you will be a good ...

You are about to submit a letter of recommendation for scholarship consideration at the WMU College of Engineering and Applied Sciences. We are always looking for excellent students to join our ...

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 ...

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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 ...

Under-representation of women in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) disciplines, including the geosciences, is a well-documented phenomenon. Women occupy only 24% of STEM postdoctoral ...

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 ...

A character reference letter can make or break an applicant’s chances. Here’s how to write a great one. A character reference letter can make or break an applicant’s chances Before the days of ...