Why Recommendation Letters
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Universities use reference letters to determine their professional characters, behaviors and other skills, which will be expressed by
the in the letter by their managers or professors. Some schools will provide reference letter template and will ask the students to get it filled. But, most of the schools accept the recommendation letter signed in sealed envelop Graduate school or department admission committee will look for specific skills and traits that can convince them to give admission. Its not a bad idea to given them an outline of skills to be included.
What Skills to Highlight
There are so many skills that a person can highlight in the recommendation letter while providing reference. But, its difficult to include many traits in 1 to 2 page document. Much care has to be put in to select the skills that have to be included in the LOR. You can refer to sample recommendation letters, but all those skills will not apply exactly to you
Important Skills in Recommendation Letter
Social Skills
Motivational Skills
Communication Skills (Reading Writing and Listening
Research Potential
Ability to overcome tough situationsWillingness to go extra mile
Ranking of student among peers
Analytical Skills
Team work – Get along well with others
Potential for higher education
Creativity/Imagination
Intellectual Achievement
Emotional Maturity
Leadership Skills
Volunteer Activities
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