Writing a letter of recommendation for a friend can feel like an honor and a responsibility. It’s an opportunity to support ...

She wants me to write a recommendation letter for her. I like her as a friend, but how do I write an honest recommendation letter? While it may be true that I haven't seen her professionally ...

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Do what you can to make their work easier. Give each person who agrees to write a letter or recommendation a summary of your G.P.A., test scores, courses taken, career goals, relevant work experience, ...