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The Very Best Way to Present Your References

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- Job Search Tip of the Week, by Brian Krueger, author of "College Grad Job Hunter," the #1 book for entry level job search:

"The Very Best Way to Present Your References"

Ask each of your references to write a letter of recommendation. There are three reasons for this: (1) if they are not willing to be a reliable reference, they are unlikely to put forth the time necessary to write the letter of recommendation, (2) you will be able to use it as a ready-made reference to supply to potential employers, and (3) a letter of recommendation is a good way for you to prequalify those who will provide you with the best overall reference.

It is best to allow your references some latitude in developing the letter of recommendation, but for those who are clueless, ask them to follow this format:

  • How they know you and how long they have known you
  • What they think of you (professionally and/or personally)
  • Why they think you would make a great _____ (their recommendation)

This letter should always be typed on the letterhead of the company or institution. The following is a sample letter of recommendation.

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Prospective Employer:

I have known Tracy Graduate through her work experience with our firm during the past summer, when she served as an Auditor Intern in our New York office.

Tracy became immediately involved in the annual audit of Zephyr Megalithic, conducting much of the accounting research required for the audit. In addition to gathering the financial information, Tracy was instrumental in the development of the final certification report. Tracy also participated in several other smaller audits, including her instrumental role in the quarterly audit of Alpha Bank, where she developed several Excel macros to audit the inputs. She later further developed these macros for use in future audits, which we have integrated into our Auditors Toolkit.

Tracy has shown the kind of initiative which is necessary to be successful over the long-term in the public accounting field. She has excellent forensic accounting skills, yet remains focused on the overall needs of the client. I believe she will be a strong Auditor and has an excellent future in the public accounting field. She is a conscientious worker and has an excellent work ethic. We would gladly have hired Tracy upon graduation if she were open to working in the New York City area.

I recommend Tracy to you without reservation. If you have any further questions with regard to her background or qualifications, please do not hesitate to call me.

Sincerely,

Terry Thompson
Partner-in-Charge

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Next newsletter: "How and When to Use Letters of Recommendation"

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