when to give interviewer a letter of recommendation?

[pontifex]

When do you give an interviewer a letter of recommendation? At the beginning, end, middle?

 

[OCGuy]

I would print 3 copies and say all of the above.

 

[rivan]

At the beginning. Walk in, slam the letter down onto their desk with one hand, and attach it there by stabbing your kabar as forcefully as you can through the letter and into the top of their desk.

It'll let the interviewer know you're a take-charge sort of individual. Real management material.

Edit: don't forget to stare them in the eyes through the whole process.

 

[classy]

I would give it when you give him a copy of your resume during the interview. If its a letter that will help define your accomplishments and it shares skills that are pertinent to the job you are interviewing for, give it in the beginning.

 

[pontifex]

Originally posted by: classy
I would give it when you give him a copy of your resume during the interview. If its a letter that will help define your accomplishments and it shares skills that are pertinent to the job you are interviewing for, give it in the beginning.

what if they have a copy of your resume already? just give it to them at the beginning anyway?

 

[MotF Bane]

Originally posted by: rivan
At the beginning. Walk in, slam the letter down onto their with one hand, and attach it there by stabbing your kabar as forcefully as you can through the letter and into the top of their desk.

It'll let the interviewer know you're a take-charge sort of individual. Real management material.

Edit: don't forget to stare them in the eyes through the whole process.

You need to make sure his hand is between letter and desk. He'll understand you are 100% serious about everything.

 

[Alone]

He should have it right from the start.

 

[spidey07]

Originally posted by: pontifex

Originally posted by: classy
I would give it when you give him a copy of your resume during the interview. If its a letter that will help define your accomplishments and it shares skills that are pertinent to the job you are interviewing for, give it in the beginning.

what if they have a copy of your resume already? just give it to them at the beginning anyway?

I do. Along with giving a copy to anybody I interviewed with. It's like your giving them a product page - Here's what you get if you buy today!

Along with your letter of recommendation as well and a reference list.

 

[classy]

Originally posted by: pontifex

Originally posted by: classy
I would give it when you give him a copy of your resume during the interview. If its a letter that will help define your accomplishments and it shares skills that are pertinent to the job you are interviewing for, give it in the beginning.

what if they have a copy of your resume already? just give it to them at the beginning anyway?

You should always give a copy of your resume at your interview, even it hasn't changed. Don't go to an interview without a fresh copy of your resume. You should have multiple copies to be honest. You don't know who you will end up talking to and they may not be up to speed with your skills. You should give that in the beginning along with the letter of reccomendation. Stress the letter if it makes you look good for the job your interviewing for. If it has no bearing, then bring it casually but don't over do it.