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The managing editor at the paper I interned for last
summer wrote me a glowing letter of reference. I'm hesitant, though, to
include it in applications to papers which have not specifically
requested letters of reference. What should I do?
Thank you, as always.
Daniel
Clearly, you have an ally.
But I would not send that letter out with my resume and clips. It can
seem a little, well, amateurish. Hold onto the letter, and list your old
managing editor as a reference, for sure. If asked to furnish
references, then send the letter along.
Coming Monday: The new job she took in a bid to move to more daily reporting is
demoralizing. She wonders whether it is time to quit and go get the
journalism degree she never got.
