Recommendation letters....

So this week in Business, we're discussing how to write letters of recommendation. Letters of recommendation are very useful when an individual is searching for a job; they tell of that individual's work ethic and overall character when it comes to working for an employer. An excellent letter of recommendation can make a difference as to whether a person gets a job. The tricky part this week is that we have to write our OWN letters of recommendation. That means I have to use some serious marketing skills and recall all of the tasks and duties performed at each job as it pertains to the position I'm seeking. It's not extremely difficult, but it will be an interesting undertaking.

So how would you market yourself, Berkeley students (particularly those interested in a career in Marketing)? What strengths would you play up? What skills could you take into the workplace? It may seem a bit early to be thinking of these things right now, but time moves fast, and graduation will be upon you before you know it. So take everything seriously and start thinking ahead; don't be caught unprepared in the current marketplace.