Re: Double dam*ed letters of rec

[Latisha LaRue <kfischer@keller.clarke.edu>]

I agree, Lynne.  In the world of academia, in the world of business, even
in the world of selling umbrellas, I'd never hire anyone until I spoke to
those recommending.  Folks are much more willing by voice to give you the
skinny than in writing.
		Katie

On Tue, 4 Feb 1997, Lynne Belcher wrote:

> Having served on several search committees and serving 
> currently as a chair on such a committee, I have found that 
> you learn a lot more about a candidate through phone calls.  
> A phone call doesn't have the damning permanence of a letter, 
> and I suspect people are more honest.  Shouldn't (Couldn't?) 
> potential employers do a little more research than a letter 
> of recommendation provides?
> 
> Lynne
> lrbelcher@saumag.edu
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