{"id":507,"date":"2020-04-13T02:27:00","date_gmt":"2020-04-13T09:27:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/probeauty.org\/?p=507"},"modified":"2023-06-23T02:32:21","modified_gmt":"2023-06-23T09:32:21","slug":"how-to-ask-for-a-letter-of-recommendation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.probeauty.org\/how-to-ask-for-a-letter-of-recommendation\/","title":{"rendered":"How to ask for a letter of recommendation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Beacon is the PBA\u2019s elite student program that occurs once a year during the International Salon + Spa Expo. The program accepts the best and brightest of the beauty industry\u2019s next generation to come together for 3 days to learn and grow from industry leaders and mentors. The application process has a few steps, and in this blog post we\u2019ll be learning more about how to go about asking for a letter of recommendation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your letter of recommendation can really be what sets you apart from everyone else. While your resume shows your accomplishments, a letter of recommendation shows potential employers that past mentors and teachers also think you have what it takes to tackle a new job or opportunity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here are a few things to consider before asking someone for a letter of recommendation:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Decide which employer or educator (they must be a professional contact) you want to ask to write you a letter. Be sure to share with them the purpose of the letter and always provide a date that you\u2019ll need your final version. The sooner you ask, the better!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provide your employer or educator a copy of your resume, and any key achievements or qualities you think they might need to write the letter.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Request that the letter be written and signed on company or school letterhead and ask that your employer or educator physically signs the letter before sending it back to you.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Always thank your employer or educator for writing your letter of recommendation for you!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Next up, we\u2019ll be talking about preparing your Instagram for your Beacon application!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Beacon is the PBA\u2019s elite student program that occurs once a year during the International Salon + Spa Expo. 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