How To Get A Really Good Professional Reference Letter

Career Directors Global Membership Organization of Professional Resume Writers & Career Coaches How to get a REALLY Good Professional Reference Letter Posted on 05.14.15 Having reference letters are essential as you embark on a career search. Although these letters are supposed to be helpful, many occasions they're generic, dry, and lack value. Here are 5 ideas to make sure you get sizzle in your letter. Sometimes individuals are busy and provide you with free rein to put in writing your personal reference letter and they'll sign it. If you should be so lucky, these points still apply. Keep the letter when you get it. Never give away the original. You can scan and email the letter as a picture or give a color photocopy to the interviewer. Hopefully the following pointers will allow you to get the “write” letter. Filed Under: Career Management, Cover Letters & Communications Tagged: career, profession administration, employment reference, employment references, interview, job interview, job search, letter of advice, references Since 2001, Audrey Prenzel has been a Canadian career transition professional with international reach. Her core clients are military to civilian transitions, police, fireplace, IT, engineering and education. Subscribe under and receive new posts once a week. Your e mail tackle won't be published.