Claire and Ruth have written many recommendation letters but feel inexperienced with “being a reference.” Claire finds it helpful to prepare some notes on key points she wants to share before any phone calls with the potential employer, a practice that Ruth would like to adopt. Ruth finds it best to maintain clear boundaries with students about notice required for references. They are reflecting on how best to translate positive attributes in an academic recommendation to be relevant for employers. 

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