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References for Your Job Search | Letters of Recommendation | Preparing References or Recommendations for Others | The Internet As A Job Reference

References for Your Job Search

Letters of Recommendation vs. References, Paul W. Barada (Monster.com). "Apparently, there is some confusion about the difference between a letter of reference and providing the names of references for prospective employers to call."
Five Tips from a Professional Reference Checker, Paul W. Barada (ExecutiveAgent.com)
Finding References That Sing Your Praises by Debra Williams (CareerJournal.com)
Tips for Getting References to Talk by Bob Weinstein (CareerJournal.com)
Using References Effectively in Your Job Search

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Letters of Recommendation

Advice on Letters of Recommendation, Social Psychology Network
Requesting a Letter of Recommendation by Michael Ernst, MIT

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Preparing References or Recommendations for Others

Guidelines for Medical School Letters of Evaluation, Reed College. Prepared to help evaluators structure their letters to emphasize the information that medical schools need to select future physicians.
How to Write an Effective Letter of Recommendation [PDF], ASCB Women in Cell Biology. You may also want to view the companion "How to Read a Letter of Recommendation"
Tips for Writing a Letter of Reference, Ralph Brigham, Montana State University
Writing a Letter of Recommendation by Michael Ernst, MIT

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The Internet As A Job Reference

MySpace Is Public Space When It Comes To Job Search (CollegeGrad.com)
Interviewing: Beware Blogging Blunders by Cheryl LaGuardia and Ed Tallent (Library Journal "Backtalk", 9/15/2002)
How to Clean Up Your Digital Dirt Before It Trashes Your Job Search, Jared Flesher (Careerjournal.com)
Tips for Safeguarding Your Online Reputation, Sarah E. Needleman (CareerJournal.com)
The Internet and your Professional Image, Rosemary Haefner(CareerBuilder.com)
Warning: Social Networking Can Be Hazardous to Your Job Search, Kate Lorenz (CareerBuilder.com)

You may also want to review our information on Networking Online

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December 31 2007