Interview Tips - "How would your boss or professor describe you?"

[quanarius]

OMG, I've never known the preparation for an interview could go this far (asking for references from boss/professor in advance) -> better prepare now >.<

[Luke1268]

thats a decent bit of advice there. i was asked this question and being a novice i was thinking "its hardly for me to say". i do have an idea of what people think but i hardly felt comfortable answering this. I imagined some egotistical applicant blowing his/her own trumpet to this one. having a letter of recomendation is solid and avoids one sounding like they have no self awareness.

[mynameisjustus]

Hi Brian, I understand that when professors write recommendation letters they always seal in in an envelope. Is it right to open the letter to read what was written about you?

[BrianKrueger]

@mynameisjustus - depends on the rules. Sometimes that envelope needs to remain sealed, for example, when applying to graduate school. However, in most employment situations, you will be using that letter of recommendation multiple times, so you would retain the original and make copies to distribute (or, better yet, scan to PDF so that you can electronically deliver).

[flaminfrosty]

great work Brian, I have been to many interviews and have answered completely nonsense, but with the help of ur video , my God my interview next would be successful.

[BrianKrueger]

To Whom It May Concern is fine as a general letter of recommendation.

[maglaque025]

thanks brian krueger.. i learned a lot!!

[slinkydonkey]

i asked for a reference but HR just said they only provide standard references not personal ones i guess thats no good?

[BrianKrueger]

HR typically will not give out a reference for liability reasons. You need to ask for references to be personal references for you, so it may involve contacting them through their cell phone, home e-mail, etc.

[coldoro143]

Ur Good thanks to the video u share you help a lot ..............

[cmoyano1]

man, that was really good.

[onlinearora]

i love brian krueger. absolutely fantastic videos ! fabulos guy !!

[sanissainu]

great

[nkvd1934]

finally i know what to answer to that stupid question!

[BchangingN]

oh no...

I have an interview TODAY and don't have any letter of recc.

Ahh

[TerenYoung]

Damn that was great.