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Debra Wheatman, President of Careers Done Write, provides expert insight to the job search process that puts your career in gear with tips for interviewing, networking, job search strategies and how to create a winning resume and cover letter.
Reference Letter vs. Letter of Recommendation
Dear Deb: What is the difference between a reference letter and a letter of recommendation? I want to be sure I use the correct term when asking my former manager to write a letter on my behalf. Does it have to do with the type of job you hold? I am an customer service representative.…
Job Search Letter Help: Letter of Recommendation
Today I heard from a college student, Sarah, who is concerned about the letter of recommendation her college professor wrote. Sarah thought that she had a nice rapport with the professor and was surprised the letter was so impersonal and short. Below is the letter that he wrote. She is correct to be concerned. The…