7. Letters Of Recommendation

At some point, you will likely ask me to write a letter of recommendation as you transition to your next position. I am happy to do this, because it is essential for your career development, and it is part of my job. Please follow the guidelines below. (If you do not, I will probably still write you a letter, but I will be grumpy about it, which is not something you want in your letter writer.)

1. Required for Letter Requests

• Ask me for the letter at least one month before the due date.
• Provide me with a list of places and deadlines in a document. A checklist is very helpful. The emails I receive from the schools you are applying to get lost instantly in my inbox.
• If you want me to read some of your application material, please send me your material at least two weeks before the deadline.
• Please send me your updated CV/Resume.
• Optional, but helpful: Provide reminders 2 weeks, 1 week, and 1 day before the deadline, and, if you feel industrious, you can provide me with a draft of the recommendation letter.