商务英语写作 14.pptVIP

Chapter 14 Letters of Recommendation Three types of recommendation letters 1. Employment recommendation From: employer Usual purpose: getting a job Three types of recommendation letters (Cont.) 2. Academic recommendation From: teacher, professor Usual purpose: getting into college or graduate school, receiving a scholarship or fellowship Three types of recommendation letters (Cont.) 3. Character reference From: friend, relative Usual purpose: getting a job, winning an award, child adoption, court hearing, etc. Employment Recommendations Whether you are laid off or leave your job on your own accord, a letter of recommen-dation from your employer can be a valuable tool for finding a new job.? Such a letter is often preferable to listing your supervisor and his or her phone number on your resume.? A reference letter Provides an organized analysis of your attributes and abilities Is a fresh when written appraisal not clouded by time Saves future employers the effort of interviewing your former supervisor Saves your former supervisor the time and trouble of being interviewed A reference letter (Cont.) Importantly, obtaining a written letter also gives you insight into how your former employer perceives you—on balance either favorably or unfavorably.? With this information in hand you can spotlight a good reference or downplay a poor one. Academic Recommendations Letters of recommendation are required for acceptance to the vast majority of both undergraduate and graduate degree programs.? Often applicants must provide three or more letters. Points of potential interest to graduate admissions committees How good are your research skills (of great interest to most graduate programs)? Do you offer thoughtful contributions to class discussions? Do you have good interpersonal skills that enable you to get along with faculty and other students? Do you exhibit strong leadership skills? Have you contributed to the various extracurricular activi