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 ...

Professional Courtesy could have provided clear expectations, especially since there is a friendship at stake.

“Are you serious?” my twenty-two year old client Brittany (named changed) said, and then rolled her eyes. “You’re going to make me ask people to write recommendation letters? I thought that was ...

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: ...

Before you start writing a letter of recommendation for a friend, clarify the purpose of the letter itself. Is it for a job, graduate school, a volunteer position, or something else? Understanding the ...

Is your institution committed to an equitable hiring process? Is it also concerned about reducing unnecessary costs? What about increasing productivity without sacrificing the quality of work life? If ...

Buying a New York City co-op is a lot like applying for a job. Not only do you have to qualify with a pile of documents, but ...

I am asked to write several letters of recommendation each semester, usually by students who have taken one of my classes or have been part of my summer service program. Truthfully, I dread writing ...

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 ...

Right now students across the country are putting together their college applications. For many students, especially those applying to private universities, having amazing college recommendation ...