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Reference letters come in many different shapes and forms, so don’t think that one size fits all. I’ve written in the past about how to request reference letters in different situations, be it from ...

Finding the perfect words to say when describing someone’s character can be difficult. It takes plenty of thought, awareness, and a bit of storytelling ability to get it just right. These 5 character ...