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Getting Great Letters of Recommendation Workshop y, a d s ne 3: 30 d e W 0, 3 r be o t m c p O 0 0 5: 103 1 UW Presenters: Kim Wilson, Car eer Center Natalia Dyba, M erit Scholarships UW BOTHELL OFFICE OF MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS, FELLOWSHIPS AND AWARDS AND THE CAREER CENTER UW 1 -161 | meritscholarships@uwb. edu | 425. 352. 3185

Agenda Overview Good Tips vs. great letters of recommendation for getting great letters Advice

Agenda Overview Good Tips vs. great letters of recommendation for getting great letters Advice Q&A of letters of recommendation from faculty panel

Overview What purpose do letters of recommendation serve? Types of recommendations Foundation = relationships

Overview What purpose do letters of recommendation serve? Types of recommendations Foundation = relationships built over time

Sample Letters Review the good and outstanding letters. Discuss: What makes the outstanding letter

Sample Letters Review 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

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 Pick to build strong relationships the most strategic

Tips for Obtaining Great Letters Network Pick to build strong relationships the most strategic recommenders: o Academic vs. professional references o Alignment with program/scholarship goals Give advance notice

Requesting the Letter What’s wrong with this email?

Requesting the Letter What’s wrong with this email?

Tips for Obtaining Great Letters When making a letter of recommendation request, include: 1.

Tips for Obtaining Great Letters When 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

Tips for Obtaining Great Letters Communicate via one email trail Be timely and responsive to additional information requests from your reference Show Keep thanks! in touch

To illustrate…

To illustrate…

Faculty Panel Susan Kim Gibson, Business Wilson, IAS

Faculty Panel Susan Kim Gibson, Business Wilson, IAS

Questions?

Questions?

Getting Great Letters of Recommendation Workshop y aGetting Great Letters of Recommendation Workshop y a
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