#letter of reference

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I wish lovers came with resumes Wouldn’t it be great to get a letter of intent, complete with a list of references ?

Why did you leave your last job? May we contact your previous employer? I see here, you changed companies several times in the last year. Would you like to elaborate on that?

It would be nice to get a little forewarning on any glaring character flaws.

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Letter Writing is an Art

Letter writing is an essential skill which every people must develop. There will be a point where everyone has to write a letter. Letter has its importance in many areas. For the purpose of recommendations, job applications, complaining, thanking, requesting suggestions or changes, a letter must be used. Letter writing is a part of the syllabus in all schools, as this talent must be developed from smaller age.

Letter is classified mainly into two types:

1. Formal letter

2. Informal letter

The four basic elements of all letters are salutation, introduction, body and conclusion with signature. Let’s know about it one by one.

Salutation

The first part of the letter is salutation. It is the way of addressing the receiver. Usually Sir/Madam is written in formal letters as salutation.

Introduction

Introduction says about the reason why you are writing the letter.

Body

This is where you to write the information you need to communicate. You must provide all the necessary information and add a formal conclusion if it is a formal letter.

Closing Part

The end part of the letter must have commonly used closings like ‘Yours faithfully’ and under that your name and signature must be written.

So, before starting to write your next letter, keep in mind the above things.

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Everything You Need to Know to Thrive in College: Strategies for Success

Dr. Emily Orlando, Professor of English

E. Gerald Corrigan Chair in the Humanities and Social Sciences

Fairfield University

•  As Hamlet says, “The readiness is all.” Bring the assigned reading to class every day and arrive on time and prepared, having done your best to complete what was assigned. If students are unable to acquire the textbook early in the semester, there are resources to which they can turn (ex: library, course reserves, e-texts, etc) to avoid falling behind.

•  As Mr. Rogers implores us, “Find the helpers.” There are many systems in place to help students succeed in college. These can range from the campus writing center, the counseling center, the computer help desk, the reference desk at the college library, the residence life staff, your academic advisor.  The helpers want to help. Let them.

•  Be engaged. Contribute to class discussion in a constructive way. Add your voice and respect the voices of others. Avoid cutting others off. It may help to think of the classroom as a kind of potluck where everyone brings something to the table and it feels awkward to show up empty handed.

•  Remove yourself from distractions (human, electronic, etc), even if that means sitting closer to the front in order to focus.  

•  Know your professors and let them know you. Make sure your instructors know your names early on in the semester. An easy way to do this is to contribute to class discussion and/or have a conversation with them after class or in their office. Be sure you know theirnames!  (Ex: if your professor is “Dr. Susan Smith” and she introduces herself as “Dr. Smith,” call her “Dr. Smith”--not “Mrs. Smith” or “Miss Smith,” or “Susan,” none of which would be appropriate.) Cultivate good relationships with these people: they want to help you. They can.

•  Take notes. Ask questions that are relevant to the topic at hand.

•  If you must miss class, do your best to follow the syllabus. Contact a classmate to find out what you have missed. Do not expect your professors to “catch you up” in an e-mail or during their office hours; it’s not their responsibility. If absences become excessive, review the attendance policy.  

·  Observe the Basic Rules of Netiquette (network etiquette). Although e-mail is a wonderful tool for communication, it is not a substitute for an in-person meeting or for questions requiring lengthy responses. If you would like your professors’ feedback on your brainstorming for an assignment, their help as you sort out difficulties in the course, it’s best to take advantage of office hours or set up an appointment whenever possible. Most of your professors check e-mail regularly and all of them appreciate when we observe the common courtesies of “netiquette” such as 1) remember you are speaking to a human being, so include a greeting and a closing; 2) avoid dashing off an angry email, as very little good comes from that; and 3) note that what we put in email could become subject to public record.

•  Devices. Familiarize yourself with the classroom policy on electronic use.  Resist the temptation to text or check social media during class. You can be certain your professors will see this if you do--especially if your device is “hidden” on your lap or in your book bag, etc.

•  Grading. Let’s be honest: few of us truly enjoy criticism, but constructive criticism is meant to make our work better. Standards for college are different from those for high school. Each course should have its own grading criteria and many professors will make such criteria available. If you are ever unclear as to why you received a grade, or simply discouraged by the grade you received, read thoroughly the professor’s comments, re-read the grading criteria and the assignment, wait at least 24 hours, schedule an appointment to discuss the assignment  and—this is key—ask for suggestions on how to improve your work for the course.  

•  Try to think of the classroom as a place of business. Courtesy and professionalism go a long way in both settings.Those who “sleep on the job,” show up late, leave early without notice, and behave disruptively meet with much the same response in the workplace as in the classroom; those who are prompt, prepared, thoughtful, and hard-working tend to get promoted.

•  Keep private matters private. Refrain from discussing in class any special circumstances or confidential information (e.g., your grade or the grade of your classmates, your attendance, appeals for exceptions or extensions, personal/health issues, reason you do not have the assignment, etc). Reserve confidential topics for office hours or e-mail, where you can have the privacy you deserve.

•  Cover yourself. Save all work in more than one place—flash drive, cloud, hard copy.  Not a bad idea to e-mail yourself a copy as a back-up. Such excuses as “my printer isn’t working,” “my computer froze,” and “but I e-mailed it to you: didn’t you get it?” have become the postmodern equivalent of “the dog ate my homework” so plan accordingly. If you submit a paper outside of class, attach a brief note of explanation and check with your professors to confirm they received it.  

•  Stay wired. Check e-mail regularly and if you don’t check university email, forward your e-mail to your preferred e-mail address.  

•  Letters of Reference. Keep in mind that your instructors and mentors are the ones to whom you will be turning for letters of reference. They will be unable to write a letter of reference for a student who has performed poorly, plagiarized or cheated, acted disruptively, text messaged or chatted incessantly with their friends during class, failed to attend class, behaved in a way that was less than respectful, and so on.  Stay in touch with your professors and mentors, especially those with whom you establish good rapport, after the semester has finished: send them updates via e-mail. They will be thrilled to hear from you!  When asking for letters of reference, give them enough time and materials to write a good letter.

•  Surround yourself with good people who share your values. Consider finding a study group or a study partner so you can motivate each other to focus on your school work. You will have a much better time socializing if you don’t have an unfinished history paper hanging over your head. It’s also helpful to observe and emulate the habits of those people you recognize as success stories (peers, mentors). Ask them how they manage to succeed despite all the distractions in our 21st-century world.

• College isn’t for everyone. College is not a requirement, and it’s certainly not a passport to a job. It’s a privilege and an opportunity to grow intellectually, socially, and professionally.  It’s also an enormous investment in the future and it is not cost effective to the student who does not take it seriously. If students miss class regularly and do not apply themselves, the only apology they owe is to themselves and to whoever is footing the bill.  And, perhaps, to the other folks who respect education and don’t like to see it squandered.

•  Your instructors are not your enemies, nor are they your friends. They’re not in it for the money and chances are they’ve been through many of the things you’ve been through. It may help to think of them as mentors, coaches, cheerleaders—whatever helps to illustrate that they are rooting for your success and truly want to see you thrive. It is much more enjoyable for them to evaluate good work than it is to grade poor work.

•  Follow your heart. Consider what Tony Hawk says: “Find the thing you love.” Don’t worry if you don’t yet know “what you want to be when you grow up:”  most people switch their major field of study at least once and it’s best to follow your interests and worry less about what other people in your life want you to be. A line attributed to Oscar Wilde is useful here: “be yourself; everyone else is already taken.”                      

In academic year 2018 - 2019, Dr. Orlando was awarded the College of Arts and Sciences Award for Distinguished Advising and Mentoring as well as the Honors Program award for “Best Professor” of an Honors Seminar.  She has taught at Fairfield University since 2007.

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Reference Letter: What do writers see?

Reference Letter: What do writers see?

When you ask a professor or a work supervisor or someone to write a PA school reference letter (a recommendation letter) about your to PA schools, ever wonder what happens?

It turns out that the writer receives a email form from CASPAthat they are asked to complete about you. Knowing what the reference letter form looks like will help you 1) choose the best person to write on your behalf, 2)…

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When you ask for a letter of reference and get a eulogy

Friend: I’m not sure I can send this to anyone.

Friend: The paragraph comparing me to the Dalai Lama is just... a bit much.

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Waiting on letter of reference. 

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Still waiting..

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This waiting thing is harder than it looks..

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Fuck. I need 2 letters of reference due by tomorrow night. I have an interview Sunday morning at the zoo and they require 2 letters of reference from a friend and/or family. I asked my aunt for one and I have no idea who else I should ask. Since it's so last minute I feel terrible asking someone more professional about it. Is there a difference between letter of reference and letter of recommendation? They told me friends or family, but is it appropriate to actually get one from a peer? Or do they mean a more professional type of friend.