It is an honor to be asked to be someone’s character reference. But even if you are enthused about helping a friend or colleague out, you might feel a little intimidated by the prospect of putting the ...

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 ...

Between applications for scholarships, graduate programs and employment, spring can be peak application time for students. As a faculty or staff member, it’s likely you’ve been asked to write letters ...