If an Interviewer Asks for One or More Letters of Recommendation

question 20

Multiple Choice

If an interviewer asks for one or more letters of recommendation from your references, which of the following would probably be the most effective strategy?

• A)Contact your references to ask them to write letters of recommendation, but don't appear pushy by making any suggestions about the contents of the letter.
• B)Let your references know that they can write the recommendations at their convenience.
• C)Write a letter of recommendation yourself and send copies to your references that they simply have to sign.
• D)Send a message to your references with details of the position, its requirements, the deadline, and reminders of positive experiences and/or accomplishments.

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