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

Should I send my written reference letters along with my resume?
Q. I am a nanny and am looking for a new position starting this fall. I have worked for many families and have 3 written references from my last three employers that really say a lot of good things about me. When someone asks for me to send my resume and references I know they are referring to a list of people who they can call about me, but I have been sending these letters in addition. Do you think this is too much? I don't want to seem full of myself, but that is the purpose of those letters right? I was considering only sending one of the letters along with my resume. The reason I ask is because there have been many families who ask for my resume and references and then I never hear from them again. I guess it could be my resume… [cont.]
Asked by Ann - Mon Aug 7 18:40:03 2006 - - 10 Answers - 0 Comments

A. If they're asking for your resume and references, then I'd keep on sending copies of those letters. You don't want to seem full of yourself, no, but this may be the only opportunity you get to show the new potential employer that the people you worked for in the past were really happy with you. The worst thing that can happen is that they don't get read. I'd be happy to proofread your resume. It's the most important part, because it's your 'first impression' that counts the most.
Answered by W. Coastal Eddie - Mon Aug 7 18:48:33 2006

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

reference letters or contact information of references?
Q. I am thinking to apply for a research job which requires references. The application requires contact details of two references. I am wondering if I can just ask my professors to send reference letters to the employer because I dont want the employer to contact references. Is this bad thinking? Is it rude to ask the employer if I can arrange reference letters to be sent directly to the employer, instead of giving the contact information?
Asked by marie - Sat Jun 27 07:46:08 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. actually this depends on the employers needs or institutes/organization criteria. they don't interact with your referees directly. they just send a email to them specifying their criteria for evaluation of suitable candidate . and based on their instruction your referee has to send recco. by the way which course u are applying?
Answered by ankush s - Sat Jun 27 07:57:49 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

Is it a good idea to get reference letters for recommendation when applying to business schools?
Q. i graduated and have been working for past 4 yrs now. I plan to do MBA. But i am not sure or certain if i should inform my manager(s) for reference letter. I feel he will know and may not be in a good rapport with me as before. but i dont know anyone else to. He is my immediate supervisor. My professors wont remember me and my work as i wanst a TA/RA too. What do i do? Whom should i contact? or should manager be approached?
Asked by sidharth_manu - Sat Dec 12 18:33:29 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Sure, that can only help!
Answered by Matt J - Sat Dec 12 18:36:38 2009

where do I find free copies of reference letters?
Q. I need a letter of reference of a child care job I did, but don't know how to write it.
Asked by celgert - Sat Mar 25 10:06:54 2006 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. check out
Answered by laurieanne72 - Sat Mar 25 10:36:18 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

Should hours be included in reference letters for Teachers college?
Q. A teacher I'm currently working with offered to write me a reference letter for teacher's college. He wants to know whether or not I would like to have my hours included within the letter. I'm planning to apply to at least 5 different schools this coming fall and I'm not sure which would be best since some specify hours they require and some do not. Help please >_<.
Asked by SoConfused - Wed Jun 20 02:38:26 2007 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Unless you've exceeded most other's hours, no. You can always provide other documentation or have him/her write an affidavit of sorts attesting to the hours you've put in.
Answered by Lost as Atlantis - Wed Jun 20 02:59:18 2007

If I have reference letters that my clients have written about me can I use those to help for a new job?
Q. I was wondering if I could use reference letters that I received from my clients about my sales abilities and was curious if I could use those when it comes to having to give references after or at an interview?
Asked by SunShine - Mon Feb 5 13:45:37 2007 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. It all depends on the availability of your clients to respond, upon any request for additional information. An employer will attempt to verify the information, and clients are not obligated to provide information to others about a representative of any enterprise. Make sure that your clients understand that by giving you a recommendation letter, they will be contacted. In one occasion a person that worked in my house, understood that he had the right to utilize my name as a reference, very fortunate for him, he had a few other references. A lady called my number, and I replied to her that I could not, under any circumstance, give her any references, because I had a right to my privacy and I could not guarantee the people that were… [cont.]
Answered by Night Hawk - Mon Feb 5 14:50:51 2007

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

how do u save letters according to the letter reference code?
Q. i wud like to know the process of saving letters so that they can be easily accessed with their reference code?
Asked by vivek - Mon Jan 4 06:59:45 2010 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Not sure what you are asking about; context?
Answered by frok72 - Mon Jan 4 13:33:22 2010

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

Do letters of reference have to be authenticated to obtain a work permit in the U.A.E?
Q. I just received a teaching position in the UAE and they asked that I provide two letters of reference regarding my professional experience and educational certificates that are authenticated by my home country and the UAE embassy.
Asked by manduze2004 - Sun Jul 27 09:29:20 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. of course you should or they will think you have fake papers
Answered by adonis - Sun Jul 27 09:36:28 2008

At what point would it be appropriate to provide a potential employer with letters of reference?
Q. I have been looking for a new job for about six months now. I feel the time has come to step up my efforts. I have two people who have given me professional references. At what point would it be appropriate to submit those letters of reference to a potential employer, at the interview itself, before the interview or after the interview attached to the thank-you-for-the interview letter?
Asked by strawberriesilove - Fri Sep 8 13:25:54 2006 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Only on request. In general, don't give employers documents they haven't requested, it increases their administrative burden - there are laws affecting how we handle job seeking documents, they can't just be discarded if not needed. The extra work you force them to do can hurt their impression of you. I have a few suggestions though. One - like someone said, put "references available upon request" or even "reference letters available upon request" at the bottom of your resume. Two - consider using one quote - the best one that compliments you and qualifies you for the job - from one of the letters on your resume. You should put this in the first section, summary of qualifications or similar. I have done this with great effect,… [cont.]
Answered by kellyault20001 - Fri Sep 8 15:50:58 2006

If you want to go to a history graduate school, do you need reference letters from history professors?
Q. The professors who right the best, and are most respected happen to be my French professors. So I was wondering if using them for applying to a history graduate school would be advisable?
Asked by Bub - Tue Aug 18 22:37:49 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I would go for whoever knows you well enough to write a good recommendation rather than one of those bland "insert name here" types of letters. Those in your prospective department will definitely be able to tell the difference between the two, as they've also probably written a few recommendation letters for students themselves. However, I'd definitely get at least one person who can talk about your abilities as a future history grad student. History professors probably know what history grad programs are looking for better than French professors do, and it'd look a little odd if you were applying to a history program without having talked to any history professors where you are about going to grad school. Ditto on the above response… [cont.]
Answered by geek_girl - Wed Aug 19 00:40:51 2009

I was told by HR that its their policy not to allow managers to write reference letters?
Q. is there a reason that might be? should i still request the managers for one since i'm being laid off this month?
Asked by Jessica D - Fri Mar 5 00:02:32 2010 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Because of potential discrimination lawsuits by ex-employees, very few companies write more than name, title and confirmation that the person actually worked for them. This has been the case for at least a decade. You can ask your manager to write something along those lines. Most hiring companies only call to verify employment anyway, so it doesn't really matter what your manager writes.
Answered by Susie T - Fri Mar 5 13:49:33 2010

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

I am applying for a job and the application asks for 3 letters of reference, can I include more? Should I?
Q. I have gotten 4 letters of recommendation that are all really good and I don't know what 3 to choose. The position description does say spectifically 3 letter of reference. Should I just try to find the best letters or should I send all 4? Thanks MrPfz
Asked by Roy P - Fri Oct 13 23:52:27 2006 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I recomend only sending three, from what I've experienced employers don't appreciate you doing anything other than what they ask during the hiring process. (even if its a positive thing). As far as choosing the 3, try picking the ones from people that most closely relate to the job you are trying to get. By sending 4 it may look like your trying too hard. Good Luck- hope you get the job!!
Answered by mo-z - Fri Oct 13 23:58:37 2006

Job posting requested 2 letters of reference which I did not have by the date the resume was due.?
Q. I went ahead and sent in my resume anyways to meet the due date. Should I follow up with another cover letter and the letter of reference? It has only been two days since the resume was due. The problem was all of my previous supervisors are now out of state and it took them a few days to get it to me. Today I noticed that the HR director extended the deadline to October 6th. Should I send send in a complete package now?
Asked by TG - Thu Sep 28 08:20:17 2006 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Yes, communication is everything and besides, it shows them how serious you are about the job. And, it keeps you top of mind.
Answered by analyst - Thu Sep 28 08:22:56 2006