How to politely request letters of recommendation (LoR)?
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You should only request letters of recommendation from those that know you well enough to give an accurate judgment on your work ability and your character. You should just approach them in person. This is more memorable and they will be able to discuss with you what you are applying for that needs the recommendation. \n\nHere's what I do and I get stellar recommendations everytime. I request a meeting time with them (never just show up randomly) and take a resume with me as well as a portfolio of any work I did with them or related to the position I am applying for. Then I bring in a copy of the job/position description and get started in casual conversation to make sure they remember who I am and the type of work I have done with them. Then I describe what I am applying for and politely ask, "Would you feel comfortable writing a recommendation for me?" That's it. People know that it takes recommendations and connections to get places in this world--they had to ask for LoR too. So don't feel nervous or timid about asking for a recommendation. Just remember to thank them and remind them of the deadlines. Best of luck to you!
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wow you need letters of recommendation for preschool? thats messed up.\n\nbut if for somereason they are needed it seams it would need a formal writing style, found this, looks good to me.\n\nhttp://homepages.inf.ed.ac.uk/jbednar/writingtips.html
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Try:\nhttp://technicaljobsearch.com/letters/recommendation-letters.htm
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go on the school website and request.  I am sure you will have to fill out some papers.
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There are some samples at these sites:\nhttp://businessmajors.about.com/od/samplerecommendations/Sample_Recommendation_Letters_Sample_Letters_of_Recommendation.htm\nhttp://www.boxfreeconcepts.com/reco/sample.html\n\ns
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Well, I think that you should be able to email the University.  This is more difficult because the website does not list a form to download or one to fill out online for transcript requests.  Good luck!  I hope that this helps.  The links are to your school.
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I'm not in the field, but a suggestion I'd offer to you would be to call up the admissions office for a school you're interested in and explain your situation and ask what it is they'd look for in an applicant. They'll know what they want, and then you can try to put something together to submit to them.
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1st, call the school, and find out who to make the letter out to. then ask to get the directions to visit. then start the letter, and express why you wish to visit (maybe they major in the arts, or sciences, literature, or writing, which you have a passion for), and comfirm the directions with them (showing that you're ambitious, and independent), giving your correspondences, (e-mail, phone #'s, and address), then stamp and send.\nmake a FOLLOW-UP CALL a week later.
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Go to related school internet site, download application forms, find 3 referee who write you recommendation letters, if English isn't your first language pas a TOEFL test, fill the form, send it with letters and resume and other needed documents to the university, pray for an admission.\nIf you get an admission take it to US embassy to get a VISA, if you gain one pack and go to US.\nGood Luck
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Ask for a written letter of recommendation.  People move on, you might not be able to track him down in the future.  Present him with a written reminder list of things you have done while on that one year assignment.  \n\nI have 3 letters of recommendation which have helped me tremendously. 2 of the 3 bosses are no longer with the company I worked for.  I include them when I apply for some jobs because I have moved to another state.  So instead of asking future employers to make a long distance phone call, they have that letter right there.  They probably still want to call if I am a serious candidiate for the job, but in the meantime they have proof of satisfying some other former employers.  \n\nWhen you work for a temp agency, so many times you are just "that temp guy".  If you have established a rapport with someone at an assignment, I think it's vital for you to get a letter.  The HR department at that company can't verify what you did, they can only see that for XX amount of time, they had someone outsourced from XX company.  You didn't technically work for that firm, you are employed techincally by the temp agency.  That is why it's even more important for somone in your situation to ask for letters if people are willing to write them.\n\nGood luck on your next gig!
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I have had to write many of theses when i was a fast food manager.   I actually got the best tips from monster.com.  HEre they are that way you can make your way with them.  Also if you look they have examples too on www.monster.com under recommendations. \nFirst Paragraph -- Start out by specifying in what capacity and for how long you have known the person whom you are recommending. If the person is an employee or coworker, indicate the term of employment, the responsibilities of the position, and any significant projects undertaken by the individual. You may wish to include a sentence about the nature of your company and its activities. Here, you can also give a one-sentence summary or overview of your opinion of the recommended individual. \n\nSecond Paragraph -- In the next paragraph provide a more detailed evaluation of the person as an employee. Describe his or her performance on specific assignments and list any important accomplishments. What are the individual's strengths or shortcomings in the workplace? What was it like to interact with him or her? \n\nThird Paragraph -- To sum things up you can make a more broad characterization of the individual and his or her demeanor. Overall, was the person responsible, polite, warm, disagreeable, lazy, spiteful? Finally, indicate the degree to which you recommend the individual for the position she or he is seeking: without reservation, strongly, with some reservation, or not at all. \n\nBefore writing the letter, you may want to ask the person for a list of his or her projects, since you probably will not be aware of all the work they've done. Finally, if you have not had much contact with the person, you may be better off declining to write the letter of recommendation, rather than putting together something vague and dispassionate.
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Contact the personnel office and ask, indicating in which category you wish to apply. Or, ask them to send you (via e-mail) a list of openings in your general area of interest.
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You best know who you are asking for a reference, if you were a sub standard employee don't expect a shining recommendation.\n\nIf you want to make sure you are getting a good reference request a letter of recommendation from your previous employer.\n\nHowever, as I said if you were not a great employee. Don't expect your former boss to say you were.
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You do not need to push her.  Obviously, you have already contacted her, and she is aware of the deadline. \n\nI realize you are nervous about your application, but surely she has written letters before, and is aware of the necessity of getting the letter in on time.  Pushing at this point will only be annoying.\n\n(And honestly, late letters are usually not a problem anyway.  Graduate admissions committees usually cut professors some slack.)
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Write the university and have them mail your their degree programs.... before you can decide you have to know whatis offered...
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Hmm, I dont kno if there are sites that have that kind of stuff.  I wrote one for my masters application, it was a pretty vague question.  They just asked why I wanted to be in the program I was applying for.  The director told me they were just making sure that people were applying for the right major. \n\nI think if you are applying for a major that you are dedicated to and really passionate about (like I was) the letter kind of writes itself.  If you want to take a look at mine, I can email it to you. \n\nContact me...my email's chanda712 at yahoo :)
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LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION\nIn April students ask a site supervisor or another adult to write a letter of recommendation. Students should choose someone who is not a family member, can provide a well-written letter, knows the student well enough to be credible and thinks highly of the student and his/her abilities. The recommendation letter is filed in the student's portfolio and can be used for applications. Request the letter 2-3 weeks before the due date. Below is a request for a recommendation letter used by students.\n\nDownload form letter pdf\n\nStudents may wish to download the Word document template to personalize his or her request for a letter of recommendation. \nDownload Word template \n\nTo Whom It May Concern:\nThe students of Shorecrest High School have been involved in community service work as part of their English class during this school year. As a final assignment they will be asking you for a letter of recommendation. This letter will be placed in their portfolios in the Career Center. When they are applying for jobs, scholarships and/or college admissions in the future, they may include your letter as documentation of their volunteer/work experience. Many of you have written letters of recommendation before, but for those who are unsure here are some suggestions:\n\n• The letter should be typed.  \n• Include the name of person being reviewed. \n• Include your name, address and phone number. \n• Provide explanation of your relationship to and the length of time you have known the individual. \n• State the limitations of your recommendation. \n• Give your insight into the individual. Cover such things as motivation, maturity, independence, or originality, capacity for growth, special talents, enthusiasm, attendance, or information, which will help differentiate the student from others. \n• Be brief. Limit it to one page. \n• Please sign the letter. \n• If the May 19th due date would prohibit use of the US Postal Service, you may FAX the letter to me at 206.361.4284. Emails are inappropriate for use as a letter of recommendation as they are not signed. \n\nThe first and concluding sentences are very important. The first sentence should get the attention of the reader, and the last sentence should effectively summarize your recommendation.\n\nI hope you will find these suggestions helpful. Thank you for having our student at your site this year and for taking the time to write the letter of recommendation. I would appreciate receiving the letter of recommendation by May 19. If you have any questions, please call me at 206.361.4285.\n\n\nSincerely,\n\nColleen Kiyonaga\nCommunity Service Teacher