Writing a letter of recommendation for a friend can feel like an honor and a responsibility. It’s an opportunity to support someone you care about while helping them advance in their career ...

Letters of recommendation written for women are more likely to contain words or phrases that raise doubts about job or education qualifications than letters written for men, according to new research.

If you are applying to the University of California, Los Angeles, you can’t submit a letter of recommendation. The reason is equity, said Youlonda Copeland-Morgan, vice provost for enrollment ...