Whether you're happy in your current position, or are looking to move onwards and upwards in the near future, we may all find ourselves in a position where we need to ask someone for a letter of recommendation.
It can be an awkward position for both parties, so how can you make the process less painful, while ensuring you get the best recommendation you can?
Check out this article from Taylor Mulcahey at IJNet, who gives four tips, from choosing someone who is familiar with your work to making it easy for your friend or colleague.
"A letter of recommendation can make or break an application — but it doesn’t have to be a hassle," Mulcahey writes.
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