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 ...

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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 ...

Undergraduates need them for graduate-school applications; PhD students and postdocs use them to apply for fellowships and jobs; senior scientists often have to have them to apply for awards and ...

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 ...

This workshop will help undergraduate students learn about writing personal statements and obtaining letters of recommendation for scholarships, fellowships, graduate school applications, and more.