Letter of Recomendation

[Av8tor X]

Resume writer or anyone else that care to comment:

What are your thoughts about a letter of recommendation being written in a way that the author makes mention of the fact that he/she is aware of a problem area in the subject's past. The author then decribes how the subject has been observed to have learned from such experience and give an example?

thoughts?

 

[Gulfstream 200]

Who wants a letter of rec. that brings up a fault in the past??...gee thanks...

Just keep it simple and flattering, no "he learned from his F-ups" stuff.


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[chase]

My opinion only...

There will be plenty of opportunity for you during the interview to discuss lessons learned from mistakes....even a major incident, i.e. accident, FAA violation, etc....the B&E conviction might be a little tougher though .....it won't be a surprise I'm sure for you or for them but if a letter addresses the issues then to anyone who reads the letter then questions maybe raised in their mind that can't be answered by the reader (you aren't there to give further explanation as when you discuss the topic with an interviewer) thereby leaving doubt in their mind about what really happened.

My recommendation only is to keep the letter upbeat & positive...focused on what you are really like, not a one time event that would reflect negatively upon you. Hope that helps.

 

[Resume Writer]

I agree with Chase and Hugh. The only person needing to explain your "lessons' is you. Why bring them up in a letter?

My next question is this: What is so bad in your background that you need someone to explain it for you? Is it something that is going to show up on your record?

You can PM me if you want with the details.

Depending on what the incident is, you might be able to use it in the interview as one of your TTAATW stories. However, be warned that something that is not quite right can backfire against you. That is what interview prep coaches, such as myself, Chase, Lori and Albie, can help you avoid.

Keep the letter in a positive tone and let it "sell" you to the employer.

Kathy

 

[English]

That is what interview prep coaches, such as myself, Chase, Lori and Albie, can help you avoid.

Does Chase do interview preps?