Job Search Tip of the Day Ask For Letter of Reference

When you are job searching and preparing for interviews, it can be helpful to secure Letters of Reference from prior employers.  If possible, obtain one from each supervisor.  If not, one can be a coworker, preferably in a higher level position than the one you held.

Preparing a personalized template for each contact will increase your chances of obtaining a helpful Letter of Reference in a timely manner. Preparing this loose draft will also prepare you for your next interview by reminding you of your dates of employment, skills, and achievements.

Requesting a Letter of Reference from each employer has other benefits as well:

• Enhances your portfolio which may also include, resume, awards, certificates, samples
• Provides you with a reason to contact people you have lost touch with and keeps you connected
• Gives you something positive to focus on during those tough times
• Puts you one step ahead of other candidates who may not have taken this extra step
• Prepares your references in the event they are called to supply a verbal report

Presenting a Letter of Reference or two will go a long way toward impressing your potential employer and will take the mystery out of what they might find if they call your references!  You may also want to read, "How to write a letter of reference."

What do you want your references to say about you?

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