It is an honor to be asked to be someone’s character reference. But even if you are enthused about helping a friend or colleague out, you might feel a little intimidated by the prospect of putting the ...

Reference letters come in many different shapes and forms, so don’t think that one size fits all. I’ve written in the past about how to request reference letters in different situations, be it from ...

Dave McMenamin, who covers the NBA for ESPNLosAngeles.com and once worked with Gilbert Arenas on his NBA.com blog, wrote a character-reference letter for Arenas. ESPN’s reaction: “This is clearly a ...

You've probably heard the topic of "character references" mentioned in the news this week, after Hollywood actors Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis faced backlash for supporting a former co-star convicted ...