Letter of recommendation: Director level hirees, would you value this in the hiring process? Thinking of writing one for a designer that is leaving, but not for any particular agency.

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I would probably post to linked in and give a hard copy. I have a few and honestly I never find the right time to share them.

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Yes

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@Arc Worldwide 1. I typically go the LinkedIn route but wonder how well received they are if at all.

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Absolutely

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Yes!

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Post your recommendation to LinkedIn

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@Anomaly 1 I think ideally your superior would send the letter directly to the potential employer. I too wonder if it is a bit awkward for a candidate to present such a letter in an interview. I was thinking I would write the letter and provide my contact info should the employer want to reach out.

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@Razorfish As a hiring manager, I read them and find them meaningful.

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Agreed

As a candidate how do you exactly present a letter of recommendation? Upon ask for references? I've never quite understood that.

LinkedIn recommendations are helpful, but I tend to completely ignore letters. In both cases, as well as with reference checks, what I find valuable is what isn't said - eg, if it isn't mentioned that someone is a great team player or produces great work - much more meaningful and insightful than anything volunteered by a reco.

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