Reference Letters?????????????????? ??????
Q. I'm a college graduate and there is something I don't understand: Reference letters. Can someone tell me how this exactly works? What I mean is, I know the people who I will have do my written reference letters for employment. I have 2 people I worked with and 2 character references from professors. The thing is, I don't need to ask them for any job I end up getting an interview with, do I? Sorry about the ?'s but it kept giving me an error that my Q was too short haha. Are you saying have them post them via a social network? I do have my own business social network on LinkedIn, if that would suffice.
Asked by xlambeauleapx - Wed Jul 22 22:04:12 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. No you don't need to present references every time you interview. On your resume you should have some statement to the effect: References available upon request. Only if the interview is successful and the company is interested in hiring you will they ask to see your references, and you can present them at that time. If you have copies of the letters you should keep them in a safe place for future applications.
Answered by PiggiePants - Thu Jul 23 00:09:36 2009

How Many reference letters can i get?
Q. I am applying to a bunch of grad schools and like always I need a bunch of reference letters. How many letters can I ask one prof to give me? Is it okay to ask a prof to give you five?
Asked by GES - Fri Dec 12 17:03:22 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Let your prof know that you are applying to XX number of schools, and you'd be appreciative if they could help you out with as many letters of reference as they could. They may hand you one and tell you to make copies. Best of luck!
Answered by Jonas - Mon Dec 15 10:10:57 2008

why would i need 3 reference letters for a movie theater job?
Q. i have a job interview next week for a big movie theater thats opening up when i was talking to the interviewer on the phone she said to bring 3 reference letters... i obviously said okay but then thought why in the world would i need 3 for a min wage paying job?? also do i basically have the job considering that i work in concession now, have my smart serve and there hiring 50 new people?
Asked by Kayla-Nicolexox - Fri Mar 27 01:19:57 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Past experiences with undependable employees, maybe? It does seem a bit much for a movie theater job. I wouldn't count on basically having the job; you can't count on things like that with the economy these days. There will definitely be several people applying and I bet a lot of them will be just as qualified as you.
Answered by Bubbles - Fri Mar 27 01:51:23 2009

How do you write reference letters. Are they usually typed or handwritten? How do you start them off?
Q. i need to write a reference letter and i have no idea how...
Asked by killabee - Mon Sep 18 19:36:04 2006 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Usually typed, its more professional. Start off with saying Dear Sir or Madame, I have known so and so for x amount of years, and during this time they have shown ... (insert achievement or positive quality) and then why you personally would recomend them for whatever it is they need the referece for. Then hand sign it.
Answered by voyagernj - Mon Sep 18 19:41:49 2006

Could someone please tell me if reference letters are still used in conjunction with resumes?
Q. Hi! Could someone please tell me if a letter of reference is still being used with resumes to help land jobs? I was wondering if this is still something future employers take into consideration in regards to the hiring process. Thank you and have a great day! Thanks again for taking your time to answer my question. It is important because I am pursuing employment at this time and need all the positive things to help me land a position. MJ :)
Asked by MJ - Mon Sep 28 09:55:15 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Reference letters are nice but more importantly is to keep in touch with those people and have name and phone numbers where they can be reached. In the age of electronic resume submission there is often no room for reference letters but if an employer can call a reference from five years ago and get a good recommendation that is really great even when you have the five year old reference letter.
Answered by EJ - Mon Sep 28 23:17:12 2009

Reference Letters: Where do you put YOUR personal information?
Q. If you were told to write a reference letter, where do you put your information if you do not have a letterhead because you are not representing a company?
Asked by 432221 - Sun Feb 3 23:19:13 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Make your own letterhead. I use my personal letterhead 10 or 12 times a years. I use Word and a large calligraphic font for my last name initial and then next to that I put my Name, Address, phone numbers & email. I put this about 1/2 inch down from the edge of paper. If you don't want to make your own letterhead, then fall back on business letter procedures. Professional letters not on letterhead would be in this format. I prefer full block (no indents and double space between paragraphs) but feel free to use semi-block (tab beginnings of paragraphs). Your Name Address Email Phone Number Date If you have a specific addressee, their name/address would go here in the same format as above, if no specific skip it. Re: Joe Blow (pers [cont.]
Answered by Gem - Sun Feb 3 23:25:21 2008

what is needed in reference letters for citizenship?
Q. my friend is applying for US citizenship and asked me for a reference letter. Help! I dont know what to write!
Asked by b - Tue Sep 25 17:09:28 2007 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Just talk about how you met her and how long you have known her. Mention her job and family, like if she is a good mom or does volunteer work.
Answered by mintgirl79 - Tue Sep 25 17:15:18 2007

How many reference letters do most college apps ask for?
Q. And does it say "minimum [#] recommendations", "[#] to [#+2] recommendations", or does it ask for a specific number? And if it does say "minimum [#]", how many recommendation letters above the minimum should I have? Haha, I'm so clueless. Thanks for any help!
Asked by woolerz - Thu Apr 30 20:46:52 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Many public undergraduate applications do not ask for letters of recommendation. Private universities and graduate schools are more likely to ask for letters and at least in my experience 3 seems to be the magic number. Remember that the letters should come from teachers, bosses, etc, not family members, friends, or politicians.
Answered by Ed - Thu Apr 30 20:59:23 2009

For professional reference letters, how specific does the job position or company does the reference writer ,?
Q. need to know? I need two professional reference letters, and I wonder other than confirming that they can write a good reference for me and have good knowledge about my working abilitiy that do they need to specifically address the letter to a specific company or employer or tailor it to the type of position? Aren't reference letters supposed to be versatile enough to use for any job or school you apply for within your fields of work?
Asked by GoldPenny - Fri Mar 23 17:11:02 2007 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Reference letters for schools, yes, should be "generic" or versatile enough to be sent to multiple schools. It's understood that you're applying to more than one college or university. Reference letters for professional positions, should be somewhat tailored to the position you're seeking, but not so much so that it couldn't be used for a separate position sought within the same industry. This particular type of reference letter should be tailored to your specific skill sets and abilities applicable to the position you're applying for. However, if you've moved from one field to another within your career path, it might be beneficial to have a sampling of reference letters written within each field, tailored to that specific field. … [cont.]
Answered by dbmartin - Fri Mar 23 17:37:02 2007

do employers call the references even if you have reference letters?
Q. say the job is a service job and what if you don't think those references will remember you? but the details in the letters aren't that great
Asked by Rock - Thu Jul 13 17:05:54 2006 - - 15 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Employers can still call references. If a reference doesn't remember you, all they are required to do is verify whether or not you were employed with them or not. They are not required to say if you were a good worker or not.
Answered by accountant - Thu Jul 13 17:09:09 2006

Can you help me where can I find free samples for reference letters?
Q. Or even if anyone of you has any and can send me. I need to write one for my director of sales. Thank you in advance! I heve already tried the google search, if anyone know something more specific.
Asked by SOULA K - Wed Jul 18 09:52:17 2007 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Try this.
Answered by nicoleband0 - Sun Jul 22 05:20:14 2007

Do companies accept reference letters or only choose to call your references on the phone?
Q. anyone know?
Asked by Carmen C - Thu Mar 4 17:18:02 2010 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
Im volunteering for a hospital in my spare time and i need some ideas for reference letters for my application
Q. i need some answers fast because my friend is goin to write one but he dosent understand what to write so im doin this to give him an idea of what to write hopefully one of u will answer so i can hurry up and send in my volunteer application
Asked by Leah P - Tue Sep 18 20:24:36 2007 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. A reference letter does not have to be long. Also, for a volunteer position, the hospital isn't going to be looking for anything too complicated. You can search for examples online, but basically your friend should include in the letter: 1. how long he has known you 2. what positive qualities he feels you possess, that will help you be a great volunteer 3. a statement verifying he feels you would be a great volunteer 4. his contact info (telephone number, address, email) should be on the letter, too. For example: Dear Ms. So-and-So, I would like to recommend Sue for your volunteer position. I have known Sue for 4 years. She is an outgoing and polite person with great people skills. She is always punctual and is someone I can count on to… [cont.]
Answered by pinksapphire - Tue Sep 18 22:40:22 2007

reference letters suppose to have envolopes?
Q. are recomindation/reference letters suppose to come in envolopes. and if they do is it the regular ones or does it have to be a particular one. its only for one recomindation letter
Asked by china - Thu Oct 30 21:08:32 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. they do not need individual envelopes, but if you have more than one, you can put them together (with your resume or whatever) in a large manila envelope. 9"x12"
Answered by Kitty ays (mew) - Thu Oct 30 21:12:39 2008

What are benefits of Reference letters?
Q. You may write positive points please.
Asked by anirban d - Mon Dec 22 07:06:05 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Well, first of all there's no benefit in 'bad' references, only 'good' references. If you've got a bad reference it's like having a criminal record in the professional world. When you're applying for a position - and you have good academic merits - but so does everyone else, a reference from a respected source can mean the difference between you getting it or not. Conversely, if you don't have great academic merits, but a shining reference from a reputable and respected source you might be favoured over someone more qualified on paper. They're there to remind you how well you did and form an important part of your resume/CV, as they tell everyone else how well you did - or exactly what you did or if you did more than anyone else or… [cont.]
Answered by Gay Boy 3000 - Mon Dec 22 07:08:52 2008

Question about Letters of Reference, for trying to get an apartment?
Q. How long should it be? And who should I get to write one for me besides a former landlord, because I dont have a former Landlord. Anyone examples of one I can see somewhere?
Asked by Mr.Riches - Wed Jun 25 15:57:35 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. whomever is asking you is trying to avoid renting to you. if your credit is good and you have no criminal record and you have a steady employment record, you are in biz for any apt!
Answered by kemperk - Wed Jun 25 16:22:34 2008

What are reference letters?
Q. I'm considering this scholarship, but it says that I need three reference letters. What are they?
Asked by Joe G - Sat Nov 22 15:57:16 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. A letter of reference is written by someone who knows you (a 'referee') and will give details of your character, your standard of work, your attitudes etc etc. It is best if you choose people who know you from an academic viewpoint, and perhaps one person who knows you from an out-of-school activity. One of your referees should be your principal/headteacher. All should be adults, preferably with professional qualifications. No referee should be a member of your family, or a close personal friend. References are usually confidential, and you probably will never see the letters. It is courteous and sensible to ask the people concerned if they are happy to act as your referees before putting their names down on the form.
Answered by guru2 - Sat Nov 22 16:08:00 2008

What goes in a reference letter for an application to an honor program?
Q. I am applying for a summer honor school, and I have to have three reference letters. All of them must highlight my "work, talent, desire, strengths, and weaknesses." I have a basic understanding of what these are asking for, but does work mean community service? I know what talents, strengths, weaknesses, and desire entails, but I'm a little fuzzy on work. I am also wondering if work would include something that shows dicipline (such as marching band) or something like FBLA.
Asked by Wonka - Wed Jan 13 17:39:31 2010 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. By work, they are trying to figure out if you can be committed to something long term, not necessarily a job. Writing about a school band or something of the sort that you've been doing for some time is a great idea. Don't forget to have the person writing the letter mention how the activity/job impacted you (made you more responsible, committed, etc.). Good luck!
Answered by awesomelyepical - Wed Jan 13 17:55:02 2010

Does a reference letter for graduate school need to be from a professor?
Q. I need two reference letters for to apply for graduate school. Does both of them need to be from a college professor?
Asked by Ivo C - Thu Jan 21 07:13:28 2010 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. ya , you can get from any A-class government officer , no need to go for Professor only.
Answered by Kgaurav - Thu Jan 21 07:58:07 2010

Can anyone provide an example of a reference letter for someone trying to get a concealed weapon permit?
Q. I live in MA and need to provide 2 char reference letters. I can get people to sign them but they arn't good at writing them. Does anyone have an old copy of one so I can get the basic idea?
Asked by Seanbo - Sat Nov 10 01:38:28 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Here are some ideas. www.alis.gov.ab.ca/pdf/ti ps/character_letter_examp le1.pdf They should give you ideas to work with and good luck with your CCW.
Answered by TM - Sat Nov 10 04:34:47 2007

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