You are in the middle of finals but there is one other project that needs to be handled at this time: Securing letters of recommendation. Asking someone to vouch for you could feel more stressful than writing a 20 page paper, but it is as important as getting an A. Here's a way to jump start your efforts to get the most effective letters of recommendation.
What are the three words you want your potential employer to remember you by? Do you want them to be convinced of your leadership skills, community involvement or academic achievements? Or your internship experience? Your work ethic? Once you decide what those words are, ask yourself this question: Who is the person who can best convince potential employers I truly have these qualifications?
The answer to these questions will determine who is the best person to write a recommendation for you. Professors or former internship supervisors are prime candidates. Also consider anyone who supervised you during a volunteer project or even a high school contact. If you stayed in touch with them throughout college, and they have witnessed your development as a young professional, they can be a very credible reference.
Be picky about whom you ask. Don't settle for the person that you are friendly with unless you are convinced this person is the best advocate you could have. Letters of recommendation are the last step towards a job offer. Make sure you give potential employers no doubt you are the right person for the job!
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