Are Letters of Recommendation really necessary ? Not always. BUT, this does not mean that you shouldn't ALWAYS have a great LOR (Letter of Rec) on hand. Below are some pointers on how to make sure that your LORs are the best of the best !

How to Get Great Letters of Recommendation

Write it ! My biggest tip is to approach a former employer, teacher, friend-of-family and say, "I need a letter of recommendation for an internship, if I write one, do you mind looking over it and signing it ? I know you are busy." This ensures that your letter will read exactly as you like it ! Let's be honest. Most employers are busy and don't want or have time to write you that smoking letter that stands out. This is the approach I have used and employers actually appreciate that I'm trying to save them time. They will make any changes they see suitable and print out on company letterhead. Continue reading ...

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