How to Ask for a Recommendation Letter: 3 Key Steps for a Getting a Great Letter of Rec

You may have to submit written letters of recommendation when applying to a school, formal program, a job at a new company or even for an internal promotion. Jenn, a certified career coach at Indeed, shares her recommended approach for requesting a recommendation letter.

Her 3 key steps are:

1) Pick the right person based on the role and their ability to speak to your work.

2) Schedule a brief meeting.

3) Follow-up with an email and keep track of their submission.