A character reference letter can make or break an applicant’s chances. Here’s how to write a great one. A character reference letter can make or break an applicant’s chances Before the days of ...

Confirm you’re comfortable writing it. Politely declining is perfectly OK if you don’t feel you can write a strong or meaningful recommendation. It’s better to be honest than to provide a lukewarm ...

Choosing the right referrals can increase your chances of securing a great apartment. Professional and personal contacts can make excellent references for apartment rentals. Select personal references ...

In selective college admission, students and parents are often looking for that one thing that will make the applicant stand out in a competitive pool. They are convinced that there is a silver bullet ...

Buying a New York City co-op is a lot like applying for a job. Not only do you have to qualify with a pile of documents, but ...

A part of the standard co-op board application process, personal and professional letters of reference testify to the moral character and financial stability of the potential purchaser. Although each ...

Here is a common scene: A supervisor agrees to write your letter of recommendation with one condition—you draft it. Shocker. We, too, were surprised the first time this happened to us. We assumed ...

When a colleague or peer asks you to write them a reference letter, it can feel like both an honor and a challenge. You want ...

It is an honor to be asked to be someone’s character reference. But even if you are enthused about helping a friend or colleague out, you might feel a little intimidated by the prospect of putting the ...

In a crowded applicant pool, VidR cuts through the noise with authentic voices, facial cues, and nuances that written praise alone can’t convey. A letter gets read. A video gets felt. Adding voice to ...

Johnny C. Taylor Jr. tackles your human resources questions as part of a series for USA TODAY. Taylor is president and CEO of the Society for Human Resource Management, the world's largest HR ...

A compelling reference letter can be a decisive factor in the hiring process. The value of a strong recommendation cannot be overstated in today’s competitive job market. I’ve seen how a well-crafted ...