It’s October and the requests are starting to pile up. They’re multiplying so fast they feel like an anvil-weight of duty perpetually hanging over your head. They refuse to dissipate as the semester ...

Academic reference letters are an essential aspect of academic life. Nearly every educator will be asked to write a range of reference letters during their career. In my long experience of doing so, I ...

Letters of recommendation are often essential to achieving funding opportunities. Asking someone to write a letter on your behalf can seem daunting, but here are some tips and resources to be ...

Only agree if you know the person’s work directly Tell a story that showcases the applicant’s skills Ask for the job description to tailor your response References play a key role in the hiring ...

As an Advisor you will need to write references for your advisees. This can be time consuming and you should allow time for this in your schedule, remembering that some advisees can need a reference ...