There are many ways to ask past supervisors for a reference or a letter of recommendation. Here are some tips!
It is possible to ask your supervisor for a recommendation through LinkedIn as well. While getting a tangible letter of recommendation is suited more for a portfolio, some students find that getting a recommendation on LinkedIn attracts employers’ attention and can increase their chance of getting hired for an internship or job.
Students are encouraged to get as many LinkedIn recommendations and endorsements as possible. This is a new way to get a letter of recommendation because it can be seen by anyone you are connected to on LinkedIn. In addition, don't forget to give recommendations to others on LinkedIn! They also appear on your page and can be a way to display your professionalism and writing skills, but be sure to keep them brief (one to two short paragraphs), specific, and error-free.
By following these guidelines you'll be prepared whenever you need to provide evidence of your skills and work ethic!
By Taryn Garshofsky, Career Advisor