When you applied to college, you needed to ask your favorite teachers, advisors and coaches for letters of recommendation.
Letters of recommendation are important for college admissions. Now that you have graduated, letters of recommendation continue to be important.
For some positions, employers request 1 or even 2 letters of recommendation.
As you know, when you request a letter of recommendation, you need to give your recommender a 3-4 week time period to write your letter.
Job openings don’t last that long.
Ask for letters of recommendations now, before you need the letters.
When soliciting letters of recommendation, make a point to request a well-rounded stack of letters that showcase your academic and professional background. Ask your favorite professors or advisor to reflect your academic achievements. Ask each of your previous employers to reflect your professional skills. If you are an athlete, ask your coach. If you volunteer regularly, ask your supervisor.
By gathering your letters of recommendation before you need them, you have a better chance of getting called for an interview.
