Timeline for Sending references and transcripts along with resume and cover letter?
Current License: CC BY-SA 3.0
6 events
| when toggle format | what | by | license | comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 15, 2013 at 18:28 | vote | accept | Tim | ||
| Aug 8, 2013 at 14:56 | comment | added | mhoran_psprep | you are over thinking this. electronic is fine. They contents don't have to be hidden from you. | |
| Aug 8, 2013 at 14:54 | comment | added | Tim | Thanks, mhoran_psprep! What kind of form and format shall I ask my referees to write a reference letter in? Since one letter will be used in multiple occasions, can it be electronic, and I can print as many copies as needed? Also that means I don't need to waive to right to see the content of the reference letters, right? | |
| Aug 8, 2013 at 10:49 | comment | added | mhoran_psprep | You can't ask most people to keep writing letters of reference every time you apply for a job, you might have to apply dozens of times to find a job. So go for a generic letter. If HR want more details they will contact the reference. Three letters should be enough. The transcripts should not be sent with the resume unless they ask for it. | |
| Aug 8, 2013 at 3:30 | comment | added | Tim | Thanks! 1) About the references, shall I prepare letters which doesn't address any particular employer, or just give the contact information of the references to an employer who will ask for it? I am worried that my references, if I can find any, will not be willing to help me if there are too many employers contacting them . 2) How many references shall I prepare? 3) Yes, I don't have working history. Is it better to send my unofficial transcripts together with my resume and cover letter, even if the transcripts are not asked for? | |
| Aug 8, 2013 at 3:10 | history | answered | mhoran_psprep | CC BY-SA 3.0 |