既然推荐信在找工作的时候有重要的作用，那么你一定要慎重选择写推荐信的人。

Ask someone who you know will write a favorable reference letter. Of course, potential employers might suspect that you asked someone who you knew would give good comments. But employers still want to know that someone has good things to say about you.

如果你是已有一定工作经验的职场人士，那么可以选择下面这些人员给你写推荐信：

CEOs
Vice Presidents
Department Managers
Supervisors
Subordinates
Coworkers
Customers

如果你是刚出校门的年轻人，你可以请下面这些人帮你写一些关于品行和性格的推荐信。Employers will likely be most impressed if a professional writes your character reference letter.

Professors
Teachers
Your friends

请这些人写推荐信的时候一定要注意：Striking just the right tone in writing is not an easy thing to do, and even a CEO might not have the talent to write an effective reference letter. So, when asking someone, it's a good idea to also offer a reference letter sample and honest suggestions to help them to picture you in your job role. One or more of your references might draw a blank when asked to write a letter of recommendation, so they might be glad you offered. The person you asked might be glad you did. It will also give you at least some control over the outcome. A poorly written reference letter will likely hurt more than help.

If you're asking for a letter of recommendation from a reference with whom you haven't worked in a while, he or she may not recall the finer points about you. Even if he or she does, it doesn't hurt to honestly guide your reference so you both tell the same story. In addition to a letter of recommendation example or template, offer a copy of your current resume and cover letter, and refresh your reference's memory with details of your traits, skills, work habits and accomplishments¹.