How important is a letter of recommendation? Well, it depends. If you’re trying to get a job at McDonald’s, it probably doesn’t matter that much.
But if you want to get into a competitive program such as med school or law school, or if you’re applying for a scholarship, it matters a lot.
A strong letter of recommendation can tip the scale when applicants have similar GPAs and test scores, or when a selection committee needs to assess character and leadership abilities.
This week’s episode is about the real-world skill of requesting a letter of recommendation. I discuss:
☑️6 key strategies to guide your request
☑️how far in advance of the deadline you should submit your request
☑️the importance of humility, helpfulness, and gratitude in crafting your request
☑️the specific details you must include if you want a strong recommendation
I also provide a step-by-step process for drafting a request as well as an example request that you can use as a model.