By Matt Reed. The Modern Language Association put out a statement this week suggesting that letters of recommendation have gotten out of hand. It offered a series of suggestions for reducing the burden they place on candidates, writers, and readers.
From the perspective of a hiring manager, I’ll offer a different suggestion. Yes, letters have become burdensome on all involved. Streamlining the number involved helps, but doesn’t solve the core problem. My suggestion is simpler still: abandon letters entirely. Go with lists of people who are willing to take a call instead. Read more...
8 septembre 2013
Why Do We Still Use Letters?
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