Reference letters come in many different shapes and forms, so don’t think that one size fits all. I’ve written in the past about how to request reference letters in different situations, be it from ...

You have /3 articles left. Sign up for a free account or log in. Writing reference letters for students and postdocs is part of my job responsibilities as an ...

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: ...

Over the decades that I’ve worked in universities, I’ve watched academic letters of reference become increasingly inflated. And letter inflation goes beyond the academy; friends who hire in business ...

When a colleague or peer asks you to write them a reference letter, it can feel like both an honor and a challenge. You want ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. If you’re trying to climb the career ladder then at some point you’ll need to provide a reference ...