What should a letter of recommendation look like?
A letter of recommendation should be typed or computer generated- nothing handwritten. Writers should limit their comments to one page and are encouraged to use official letterhead of their institution/company. If needed, a WSC Career Services reference form can be found here. It is important that the writer dates the letter and includes his/her signature and contact information. Your letters of recommendation should come from those who can speak directly to your abilities in the classroom and/or working with children. These career-related, not character references (friends, family, significant others), are most useful to employers. How many letters should I collect? We recommend you have a minimum of 3 recommendations to send to employers, with a limit of 6 recommendations total. You may need to ask 5-6 individuals that would be willing to write a positive letter of recommendation in order to meet the minimum number of references recommended. How do I obtain letters of recommendation?
