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Is it appropriate to ask to see a letter of
recommendation that someone is writing for you before they submit it.
We all know that letters of recommendation can be wonderful! But, I am
concerned about the possibility of someone messing up in a letter that
they write on my behalf.
Is it rude to ask to see it before they submit it to a future employer,
graduate school, etc?
When a person asks for a letter of recommendation or a character
reference, he/she is asking someone of mutual respect. If a person
cannot write something positive, they should politely decline the
opportunity. If you ask someone for a letter for your file, that would
indicate you want to possess it. If it is for a letter directly sent to
a company, you may not have the opportunity. In that case, you will
just have to trust the person you have asked. Some companies offer
envelopes, which definitely indicates private information.
Asking for a letter may be intimidating, but relax. You will be
pleasantly surprised when years later you have the opportunity to read
your personnel file.
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