Character references can be a powerful tool in your job search arsenal, especially when aiming for high-paying positions. Whether you’re providing one for a colleague or requesting one for yourself, ...

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 ...

Most employers understand the importance of checking job-related, or employment, references. But calling personal, or character, references can add real value to your mission. Calling a personal ...

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It’s October and the requests are starting to pile up. They’re multiplying so fast they feel like an anvil-weight of duty perpetually hanging over your head. They refuse to dissipate as the semester ...

Writing letters of reference for your employees is an important part of the employee separation process when a company closes. A company shutdown is a difficult situation for everyone involved, but a ...