3 references-
Students,
It is incredibly important to develop a great list of references. These references will help you obtain jobs, college admissions or acceptance into special programs.
Who makes a good reference?
Teacher
Coach
Counselor
Present or past employer
Family friend
Anyone that can speak highly of your abilities, skills and worth
References to avoid:
Anyone under
Personal friend
family members
Anyone who cannot speak highly of your abilities or skills
Important Tips:
The format of your references should match your resume exactly, same header, same fonts.
Do not include references on your resume
Include at least three references
All references should be responsible adults who know you well and can speak to your character and skills
Always ask whether or not someone is willing to be a reference before including them in your list
Verify the contact information before handing over to an employer
Format:
Use the following format for your references
Bob Smith
123 Fake Street
Santa Cruz Ca, 95060
(831) 555-4321
[email protected]
Owner
Moland Spring Bottled Waterer
It is incredibly important to develop a great list of references. These references will help you obtain jobs, college admissions or acceptance into special programs.
Who makes a good reference?
Teacher
Coach
Counselor
Present or past employer
Family friend
Anyone that can speak highly of your abilities, skills and worth
References to avoid:
Anyone under
Personal friend
family members
Anyone who cannot speak highly of your abilities or skills
Important Tips:
The format of your references should match your resume exactly, same header, same fonts.
Do not include references on your resume
Include at least three references
All references should be responsible adults who know you well and can speak to your character and skills
Always ask whether or not someone is willing to be a reference before including them in your list
Verify the contact information before handing over to an employer
Format:
Use the following format for your references
Bob Smith
123 Fake Street
Santa Cruz Ca, 95060
(831) 555-4321
[email protected]
Owner
Moland Spring Bottled Waterer
Letter of Recommendation
Letter of recommendation: Ask someone who knows you well. When deciding on whom to ask, don't simply think of those classes in which you have done well: think of instructors or supervisors who are most familiar with your work and achievements. Readers look for evidence of the letter writer's familiarity with your work. Without it, letters of recommendation lack credibility.
Ask early: Don't wait until the last minute. Instructors are flooded with college letter of recommendation requests at the end of the semester (as well as near application deadlines), and you don't want your letter to suffer as a result. If you approach your instructor a few months before the deadline, you will avoid putting him or her under pressure, and you give him or her plenty of time to ponder your performance. As the deadline approaches, you can always send the writer a friendly reminder of the impending deadline.
Ask personally: When seeking letters of recommendation, don't send e-mails or leave voicemails. It's to your advantage to ask the person face-to-face. This conveys just how important this letter is to you.
Provide all necessary materials: Most applications include specific forms for letter of recommendation writers. They often ask for both a written-out statement and a series of short questions. If you are asking your instructor for several versions of the letter — for instance, if you are applying to a number of schools — you might remind him or her that the statement need not be written directly on the sheet itself; it can simply be stapled to the form.
Send a thank-you note: Always send your writer a thank-you note after you know the letter has been sent out, whether or not you have heard from the school. Don't wait too long to do this: a week or two is a good timeline.
Ask early: Don't wait until the last minute. Instructors are flooded with college letter of recommendation requests at the end of the semester (as well as near application deadlines), and you don't want your letter to suffer as a result. If you approach your instructor a few months before the deadline, you will avoid putting him or her under pressure, and you give him or her plenty of time to ponder your performance. As the deadline approaches, you can always send the writer a friendly reminder of the impending deadline.
Ask personally: When seeking letters of recommendation, don't send e-mails or leave voicemails. It's to your advantage to ask the person face-to-face. This conveys just how important this letter is to you.
Provide all necessary materials: Most applications include specific forms for letter of recommendation writers. They often ask for both a written-out statement and a series of short questions. If you are asking your instructor for several versions of the letter — for instance, if you are applying to a number of schools — you might remind him or her that the statement need not be written directly on the sheet itself; it can simply be stapled to the form.
Send a thank-you note: Always send your writer a thank-you note after you know the letter has been sent out, whether or not you have heard from the school. Don't wait too long to do this: a week or two is a good timeline.