Applying to college or internships at The University of Cincinnati (or anywhere, really) can feel like a juggling act — keeping up with deadlines, writing essays, filling out forms, and oh yes, asking ...

Letters of reference or recommendation are common devices in the corporate world. Many people request letters of reference from current or former employers, and employers may be more than happy to ...

Although a personal reference is sometimes required for employment, more often they are used when applying to colleges or for scholarships, awards and memberships in associations. As a rule, ...

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 ...

Are you planning on going to a graduate school or professional school after you graduate? Are you applying for a special program for which you will need a letter of recommendation? Do you know who you ...

Journalists are often in a constant state of applications — always on the lookout for the next great position or fellowship opportunity and submitting work for contests. Many of these opportunities ...

If you can’t do this, then asking a professor via email or a phone call is the next best option. If you’re wondering how to ask for a recommendation letter from a professor, then this article is for ...

During your PhD, you will encounter situations where you are either requesting recommendation letters from potential recommenders or being approached by your own students, colleagues, and others ...

Writing reference letters for students and postdocs is part of my job responsibilities as an assistant dean and faculty member. But the sight of an email subject line with the words “Reference letter ...