Getting Great Letters of Recommendation Workshop
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Getting Great Letters of Recommendation Workshop Presenters: Kim Wilson, Career Center Natalia Dyba, Merit Scholarships Monday, May 6, 2013 4:00-5:30pm UW1-103 UW BOTHELL OFFICE OF MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS, FELLOWSHIPS AND AWARDS AND THE CAREER CENTER UW1-161 | [email protected] | 425.352.3185
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Getting Great Letters of Recommendation Workshop. Monday, May 6, 2013 4:00-5:30pm UW1-103. Presenters: Kim Wilson, Career Center Natalia Dyba, Merit Scholarships. UW BOTHELL OFFICE OF MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS, FELLOWSHIPS AND AWARDS AND THE CAREER CENTER - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Getting Great Letters of Recommendation Workshop
Presenters:Kim Wilson, Career CenterNatalia Dyba, Merit Scholarships
Monday,
May 6, 2013
4:00-5:30pm
UW1-103
UW BOTHELL OFFICE OF MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS, FELLOWSHIPS AND AWARDS AND THE CAREER CENTER UW1-161 | [email protected] | 425.352.3185
Agenda Overview of letters of recommendation
Good vs. great letters of recommendation
Tips for getting great letters
Advice from faculty panel
Q&A
Overview What purpose do letters of
recommendation serve?
Types of recommendations
Foundation = relationships built over time
Sample LettersReview the good and outstanding letters.
Discuss: What makes the outstanding letter
more effective?
Good Letters vs. Great Letters
Indicate strong academic performance
List positive qualities of applicant
Make general recommendations
Demonstrate that the writer knows the student well
Indicate understanding of the letter’s purpose
Give specific examples of the student skills and experiences relevant to the opportunity
Tips for Obtaining Great Letters
Network to build strong relationships
Pick the most strategic recommenders:o Academic vs. professional referenceso Alignment with program/scholarship goals
Give advance notice
Requesting the Letter
What’s wrong
with this email?
Tips for Obtaining Great LettersWhen making a letter of recommendation request, include:1. Description of program/job/scholarship
2. Exact wording of what should be covered in the letter -> skills, qualifications and accomplishments to be highlighted
3. List of specific, relevant experience: class projects, research, papers and grades for faculty; responsibilities and accomplishments for supervisors
4. Resume, cover letter or personal statement used to apply
5. Deadline and specific submission instructions
6. Name and address of letter recipient
Tips for Obtaining Great Letters
Communicate via one email trail
Be timely and responsive to additional information requests from your reference
Show thanks!
Keep in touch
To illustrate…
Faculty Panel
Deborah Caplow, IAS Lorna Hardin, Business Kim Wilson, IAS
Questions?
