Author Question: Before volunteering someone's name as a reference, always A) assume you have permission to do so. ... (Read 129 times)

lbcchick · **on:** Jun 23, 2018

Before volunteering someone's name as a reference, always

A) assume you have permission to do so.
B) ask that person's permission.
C) describe your relationship with that person.
D) list that person's address and phone number for ease of contact.
E) explain that you're not really sure what they will say about you.

Question 2

If you request a recommendation from a person you haven't had contact with recently, you should

A) use the opening of your letter to refresh the person's memory.
B) enclose a stamped, preaddressed envelope.
C) use the persuasive approach.
D) use the bad-news approach.
E) tell them what specific qualities you would like mentioned.

bpool94 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Answer: B
Explanation: B) Some people do not want to be listed as references for privacy reasons. Others do not want to be surprised by the request or burdened by the responsibility of supplying a recommendation for you. Still others may feel they do not know you well enough to be listed as a reference, or they may even feel they cannot recommend you. For all these reasons, ask people ahead of time if you can use them as a reference.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: A
Explanation: A) An old college professor, for example, may have taught hundreds of students since he or she last saw you. Therefore, identify yourself by supplying some of the details of your last encounter with the recommender, to make sure he or she has a clear idea of who you are.