If an interviewer asks for one or more letters of recommendation from your references, which of the following would probably be the most effective strategy?
A)Contact your references to ask them to write letters of recommendation, but don't appear pushy by making any suggestions about the contents of the letter.
B)Let your references know that they can write the recommendations at their convenience.
C)Write a letter of recommendation yourself and send copies to your references that they simply have to sign.
D)Send a message to your references with details of the position, its requirements, the deadline, and reminders of positive experiences and/or accomplishments.

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By sending a message with detailed information about the position, requirements, deadline, and reminders of positive experiences and accomplishments, you are helping your references to write a more personalized letter of recommendation that is relevant to the specific position. This will also show them that you are serious about the opportunity and that their letter can have an impact on your chances of getting hired. Option A is okay, but providing some guidance or reminders can be helpful. Option B is too vague and may result in delays. Option C is not appropriate as writing your own recommendation letter is unethical and may backfire if the interviewer finds out.

If an Interviewer Asks for One or More Letters of Recommendation