It's to the advantage of both parties to use a recommendation letter. This gives a job seeker an edge, and it provides hiring managers with a better idea upfront about the person professionally.

Dec. 19--The Walt Disney Co. has given the former president of its time-share business a consulting deal and written him a letter of recommendation, according to a document reviewed by the Orlando ...

Recommendation letters can serve as powerful testimonials ... a college admissions consulting company. Jones previously worked in college admissions at Elon University in North Carolina and ...

Letters of recommendation from teachers, school counselors and other sources can help college admissions officers get a more complete picture of applicants. They give admissions offices a "third ...