letters of recommandation

[fearlesss]

What do you if you do not have anyone to write you letters of recommandation

[Bocheezu]

Just do the best you can, really. I had this problem when I was going to grad school. I got a recommendation from the one professor that basically kept up with the students (the token recommendation person for everybody), but the other two completely didn't remember me and simply asked if I got an A in their class or not and slopped some stuff together.

I never really interacted with the professors much -- I managed to do all the homework by myself and never went to them for help -- so none of them really knew me very well.

[winneythepooh7]

All of my letters were from professional work supervisors who could vouch for the quality of my work and dedication to my field. I didn't have a close knit relationship with any of my professors from undergrad.

[wordsmith]

I needed various types of recommendations to join the volunteer corps I joined after college, and was able to get some from professors (was very close to quite a few, major bonus of choosing a small school), from the director of res life, for whom I'd been an RA, from students I'd advised and mentored (applicable to the position I was going for). I haven't had to have letters of recommendation for anything I've applied for or gotten since then, though. References listed, yes, letters of rec, no.

I wouldn't trust my cloddish boss to write anything more impressive than a grocery list, so I'll be looking elsewhere if I need any recommendations from my current position.

[pisces2473]

I wouldn't trust my cloddish boss to write anything more impressive than a grocery list, so I'll be looking elsewhere if I need any recommendations from my current position.
He would probably tell you to do it, and then he'd sign it.

[wordsmith]

That actually would kick ass. I'd gladly do it.

[pisces2473]

That actually would kick ass. I'd gladly do it.
Because we all know you'd do a hell of a better job than he could.

Shit, I could write you a letter of recommendation (as your boss) and I've never worked with you!