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References that Help You Seal the Deal

Don’t rely on relatives as references or a letter of recommendation

Potential employers want to hear about your work experience so references of a personal nature are not the best choice. Additionally, although letters of recommendation can be helpful, information such as title and contact names can change over time. Make sure that the information in your letter of recommendation is correct and up to date by contacting the author of that reference periodically.

 

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