I can list both of my current boss’s from both my jobs right now as well as a professor I currently have for references/recommendations.
Both of my boss’s would say that I am punctual, reliable, responsible, very hard working, I can work independently as well as with others, great customer service, always willing to lend a hand even if it’s outside of my job description, and am always willing to help others out and pick up their shift when no one else will, as well other things. One of my professors would say (the one I have in mind) is that I’m a very hard worker, even if something get’s in my way I’m a problem solver and will find a way to get it done, and I’m very respectful and engaging in class. My professor might say other things, but I’m not completely sure everything they view about me.
For accomplishments, I would probably let them know I’m more capacble then they believe to handle more responsibility. One of my boss’s for one of my jobs is older and he views older people as being more responsible just on age, so he views me kind of just as a kid. I’d like to show him I’m perfectly capable of handling all the responsibilities he always hands off to others and I’d give him examples how I’ve completed similar things at the store or how I’ve done those exact things and better just in life. One of my professors I’d probably show them academic achievements I did in high school like winning awards as well as getting close to being a finalist in a national speech competition and a book I’ve been working on. I wouldn’t think my professor would really care much about it because it doesn’t really have anything to do with their class, but it’s more on my academic resume I guess
The first person I would select for a reference when applying for a job would be my long-time chiropractor who knows about my goal of doing what he does someday. He has witnessed my efforts as an athlete and awareness of my dedication to my passion. He would comment about my work ethic and my ability to communicate effectively. He has offered me plenty of resources I have utilized since I’ve met him and I’m sure he would shine light on my eagerness to ask questions and collect insight from someone wearing the shoes I someday hope to wear. Something I would want him to know about my current self is the improvement that I’ve seen in my performance in school from my first year of college to now
The second person I want to write a reference for me is my SMCC basketball coach. He was a witness to my hard work in basketball that brought me from a recruit to an All-American player for the program. He would testify for my ability to devote myself to a project or task at hand and do it to the best of my ability. He wasn’t just my basketball coach at the school, he was the vice president of the college too. Since he held this title at the school, he selected me to be the student-athlete representative that would sit in on important committee meetings and share my personal experience with higher ups. Coach Richards viewed me as a very responsible individual who he could rely on to complete important tasks and do so diligently. Since it was a two-year school, I had to transfer to a new school to finish my bachelor’s degree. We have kept in touch quite a bit since my time at SMCC, but I think to strengthen the reference he’d write for me he would have to have a better idea of the things I’ve accomplished since leaving SMCC.
The third person I would want to recommend me for a job is my current AT that works with the UNE basketball teams. His name is Chris and he has seen my progression from my first day at UNE to now. Since I have arrived at UNE, I have spent a significant amount of time in the AT room because of my interest in recovery and how it applies to my future career in chiropractic work. Chris would vouch for me as someone excited to learn and asks lots of questions to learn more about the anatomy of recovery. Chris doesn’t know much about my past, If there were anything extra I would want him to know is what I’ve done to get me to UNE and how much time and effort I’ve put into my personal development.
Three people I would ask to be a reference for me are my current boss, my academic advisor, and one of my professors. I think my boss would say that I’m responsible, communicate well, and reliable. I have a work study position that I’ve kept for two years now. I had to re-apply this year, and was hired again, so I think that’s a good sign. I think my academic advisor and professor would say I’m passionate, creative, and willing to learn. Although, I’ve only known them for a relatively short period of time, so I feel there’s still a lot they don’t know about me. I think I’d like for someone to understand my background and how I ended up where I am today. I feel like it really speaks to my character and shows how I’ve grown as a person. I’m not even the same person as I was a year ago, and I’m definitely a very different person than I was right before coming to college. Overall, I think the people I had in mind would be able to say enough positive things about me to form a good recommendation letter or discuss with a potential employer.
Three people that would agree to be references or recommendations for me are one of my professors at UNE, a family friend that is a juvenile prosecutor, and my current boss at the grocery store I work at. My professor at UNE, Susan Farady would say that I am very driven and passionate about the work I do especially when it comes to conservation. My family friend that is a juvenile prosecutor would say that I have grown up to be an independent and intelligent individual that wants to do her best to succeed and do great things. My boss at my current job would say that I am a very hard worker and do my work efficiently; while helping out customers find items they need, and fellow employees with orders. If there was anything extra that I would want these three individuals to know about me, it would be that I have strived to do better as a student and as a person, and that I have gotten better as a student since my freshmen year. Also, some accomplishments I have include networking with a conservation officer from NH Fish and Game to hopefully do a ride along for a day and potentially work with them someday and getting a position for an internship that was very competitive.
When requesting references you want to ask someone whom you have a good reputation with and someone who you have worked with in the past that knows how you act in a professional setting. Someone that I would consider asking to be a reference is my boss from Starbucks. I have worked with Angelica for 3 years now and have seen me through my ups and downs. She is someone who trusts me and will ask me to do things that she needs to be done with a high level of perfectionism and be done quickly, since Starbucks is fast paced. Something that I would like Angelica to know that she doesn’t already is my majors. Although this has nothing to do with a job at Starbucks it could help her highlight the traits that I have to go with my major, for example, my communicative skills.
Another person that I would consider to ask as one of my references would be a professor I had last semester. Since it is my first semester at UNE and my last school shut down it has been hard to become personable with any of my professors. Siegal is someone that I have talked to through classes, emails, and even office hours so he knows that I am someone who tries their best to be on top of things. Something that I would like Siegal to know about me is my longevity of my previous job experiences and what I aspire to do with my career.
My last person that I would like to ask to be my reference is my swim coach. My coach will be able to attest to my hard work and reliability. I showed up to practices everyday on time for four months straight and worked hard at each and everyone. Something that I would like my coach to know is what I aspire to do in my future jobs. This could help him relate the work that I have done in the pool to a professional world.
Three people that come to mind when I think of references are my current academic advisor, my boss who was also my coach in high school, and my supervisor from Fall ‘24 internship. These people have seen me grow through a range of professional and personal development. I would hope they could speak to my organizational skills, and strength in leadership. For example, my academic advisor has also been my professor. During our time together, I demonstrated comprehension skills and discussed continuously improving as a communicator. My internship supervisor could speak to my creative side, as we worked with technology and social media trends to represent and highlight the university. Finally, my summer job boss has watched me grow from an athlete to a coach which involves social development, professionalism at a young age, an outgoing demeanor, and patience. While all of these people are from different parts of my life, I believe they would positively represent me for a recommendation. Going forward I would let them know how much I’ve learned during my internship and later years of my undergrad. I have gained confidence in media production, an understanding of technology and online communication, and constant work to develop my skills in any interaction.
The first person I would ask to be my reference is my current manager, Summer. Summer has expressed her appreciation for me and my help often during my time at Aroma Joe’s, and I think that Summer would be able to speak to my ability to work quickly, as well as learn new tasks quickly. I work directly with Summer multiple times a week, and I have spoken to her about my career aspirations, as well as my involvement on campus through clubs and internships. Summer is familiar with my background, as well as having first-hand experience with my work ethic.
Another person I might ask to be a reference for me is my former swim coach. Although I no longer swim for UNE, I have remained in close contact with my former coach. He has seen me as an athlete, getting a taste of my work ethic and my attitude, and he has also been an important emotional and academic support for me. He would be able to speak to me not only as an athlete but as a writer and as a human being.
A final person I might ask to be a reference for me is one of my professors, Matt Siegel. Professor Siegel has helped me to grow my communications abilities hugely and has allowed me to expand into video production. Professor Siegel said my initially uncomfortable view of making this kind of content but witnessed me hugely leave my comfort zone. I think that Professor Siegel could speak to my openness to trying new things, as well as my drive to master everything I try.
The first person who I would request to write a letter of recommendation would be Dr. Jason Goldstein, lead director of the Wells Reserve research program. Dr. Goldstein taught my MAR 250 course through YCCC, and I formed a connection with him. Dr. Goldstein wrote my letter of recommendation when I got accepted to UNE. The second person would be the general property manager of the Majestic Regency Resort, where I have worked as a scheduling manager over the summers for the past four years. And the last and third person who I would request a letter of recommendation from would be the Chairman of the Humanities department at YCCC.
I’d like them to know about how I made the Dean’s list for several semesters during my tenure at YCCC. I’d like them to know what classes I’ve taken and what I’ve learned since I began my education at UNE as well. I think that they would describe me as hardworking, intuitive, and well-spoken. I would also like to imagine that I would be described as curious, and as someone who asks the right questions.
The three people who might agree to be a reference for me would be Jesse Miller (writing/general mentor), Michael Cripps (general mentor), and Kate Cough (editor and colleague at The Maine Monitor). Of that list, Cripps and Jesse have acted as a reference for me. I also got references from my previous editor at the Portland Press Herald, Leslie Bridgers. However, it has been roughly a year since I worked at the PPH, so I would no longer ask her to be a reference at this point. I would like to think everyone I listed above would say that I am driven and hard-working. I imagine they would talk about my accomplishments, including my time at The Bolt and other articles I have published. All of these people have mentored me in one way or another, so they would likely discuss my growth as both a writer and a person. One thing I would like them to know about my accomplishments that they may not already know (although some of my previous references probably know these things from meetings we’ve had to discuss said reference letters) is how hard I have had to work for my accomplishments. I hope they don’t just see me as a naturally talented or hard-working person but as someone who has fought tooth and nail for every opportunity and accomplishment I’ve gotten. I would hope that they highlight the process just as much as the accomplishments.
The first person that comes to mind for a potential reference is my high school guidance counselor, Elizabeth O’Brien. Not only did she become a huge supporter of mine during the latter half of my high school career, but she was the first one who helped me branch out my career focus. Although my second job was not as successful as my first, she was there with me when I talked through all my strategies and was one of the first people to see how much of a hard worker I truly am. When so many people assumed I was lazy and unmotivated, she awoke something in me that helped me see my full potential, and she saw me perform in local plays and shows in Newton. It is important to have people who know your work ethic and passions advocate for you, and she not only knows them, she helped create them. Elizabeth was the biggest reason for my career in theater still being relevant, and she helped me branch out more. She knows how dedicated I am to the craft, and in relevance to the project, she knows my ability to communicate, as well as how much I aspire to lead others to success.
The second person I can think of is someone who has a huge connection to this project, with that being my former Drama Club leader and manager, Jessica Mcgettrick. Although I have had my ups and down in that field, something she always taught me and helped me see was to never give up. Being in a Drama setting or an Acting field, you need to be able to take constructive criticism, as well as give it. She knows how much I struggled with this growing up, but like with Elizabeth, she helped me get better at it. She was tough on me as both an actor and producer because she knew how much I cared. Having the passion and ability to listen to feedback is super important not just in the acting field, but at any job. It allows you to be flexible and make the necessary changes to better yourself. I can’t think of anyone who has helped me see that from both a classroom perspective and a production perspective.
Lastly, in terms of leadership and adaptability, I believe that my current academic advisor, Susan Farady would be an outstanding reference. I have worked with her for about 2 years now and have grown to respect her as a person and a mentor. She always knows about my struggles with my mental health and she knows how big of a perfectionist I am. However, she doesn’t take advantage of it or tries to ignore like some people, she tries to understand it. After working with her for 2 years and now potentially working with her in the future in a professional manner, she has gotten to know just how good I can be at adapting to certain scheduling conflicts and how good of a writer I have become. Outside of the project, she is an outstanding reference to have because she knows my improvements as a writer and as a student. She knows my entire story, and that is what I want everyone to know.
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I can list both of my current boss’s from both my jobs right now as well as a professor I currently have for references/recommendations.
Both of my boss’s would say that I am punctual, reliable, responsible, very hard working, I can work independently as well as with others, great customer service, always willing to lend a hand even if it’s outside of my job description, and am always willing to help others out and pick up their shift when no one else will, as well other things. One of my professors would say (the one I have in mind) is that I’m a very hard worker, even if something get’s in my way I’m a problem solver and will find a way to get it done, and I’m very respectful and engaging in class. My professor might say other things, but I’m not completely sure everything they view about me.
For accomplishments, I would probably let them know I’m more capacble then they believe to handle more responsibility. One of my boss’s for one of my jobs is older and he views older people as being more responsible just on age, so he views me kind of just as a kid. I’d like to show him I’m perfectly capable of handling all the responsibilities he always hands off to others and I’d give him examples how I’ve completed similar things at the store or how I’ve done those exact things and better just in life. One of my professors I’d probably show them academic achievements I did in high school like winning awards as well as getting close to being a finalist in a national speech competition and a book I’ve been working on. I wouldn’t think my professor would really care much about it because it doesn’t really have anything to do with their class, but it’s more on my academic resume I guess
The first person I would select for a reference when applying for a job would be my long-time chiropractor who knows about my goal of doing what he does someday. He has witnessed my efforts as an athlete and awareness of my dedication to my passion. He would comment about my work ethic and my ability to communicate effectively. He has offered me plenty of resources I have utilized since I’ve met him and I’m sure he would shine light on my eagerness to ask questions and collect insight from someone wearing the shoes I someday hope to wear. Something I would want him to know about my current self is the improvement that I’ve seen in my performance in school from my first year of college to now
The second person I want to write a reference for me is my SMCC basketball coach. He was a witness to my hard work in basketball that brought me from a recruit to an All-American player for the program. He would testify for my ability to devote myself to a project or task at hand and do it to the best of my ability. He wasn’t just my basketball coach at the school, he was the vice president of the college too. Since he held this title at the school, he selected me to be the student-athlete representative that would sit in on important committee meetings and share my personal experience with higher ups. Coach Richards viewed me as a very responsible individual who he could rely on to complete important tasks and do so diligently. Since it was a two-year school, I had to transfer to a new school to finish my bachelor’s degree. We have kept in touch quite a bit since my time at SMCC, but I think to strengthen the reference he’d write for me he would have to have a better idea of the things I’ve accomplished since leaving SMCC.
The third person I would want to recommend me for a job is my current AT that works with the UNE basketball teams. His name is Chris and he has seen my progression from my first day at UNE to now. Since I have arrived at UNE, I have spent a significant amount of time in the AT room because of my interest in recovery and how it applies to my future career in chiropractic work. Chris would vouch for me as someone excited to learn and asks lots of questions to learn more about the anatomy of recovery. Chris doesn’t know much about my past, If there were anything extra I would want him to know is what I’ve done to get me to UNE and how much time and effort I’ve put into my personal development.
Three people I would ask to be a reference for me are my current boss, my academic advisor, and one of my professors. I think my boss would say that I’m responsible, communicate well, and reliable. I have a work study position that I’ve kept for two years now. I had to re-apply this year, and was hired again, so I think that’s a good sign. I think my academic advisor and professor would say I’m passionate, creative, and willing to learn. Although, I’ve only known them for a relatively short period of time, so I feel there’s still a lot they don’t know about me. I think I’d like for someone to understand my background and how I ended up where I am today. I feel like it really speaks to my character and shows how I’ve grown as a person. I’m not even the same person as I was a year ago, and I’m definitely a very different person than I was right before coming to college. Overall, I think the people I had in mind would be able to say enough positive things about me to form a good recommendation letter or discuss with a potential employer.
Three people that would agree to be references or recommendations for me are one of my professors at UNE, a family friend that is a juvenile prosecutor, and my current boss at the grocery store I work at. My professor at UNE, Susan Farady would say that I am very driven and passionate about the work I do especially when it comes to conservation. My family friend that is a juvenile prosecutor would say that I have grown up to be an independent and intelligent individual that wants to do her best to succeed and do great things. My boss at my current job would say that I am a very hard worker and do my work efficiently; while helping out customers find items they need, and fellow employees with orders. If there was anything extra that I would want these three individuals to know about me, it would be that I have strived to do better as a student and as a person, and that I have gotten better as a student since my freshmen year. Also, some accomplishments I have include networking with a conservation officer from NH Fish and Game to hopefully do a ride along for a day and potentially work with them someday and getting a position for an internship that was very competitive.
When requesting references you want to ask someone whom you have a good reputation with and someone who you have worked with in the past that knows how you act in a professional setting. Someone that I would consider asking to be a reference is my boss from Starbucks. I have worked with Angelica for 3 years now and have seen me through my ups and downs. She is someone who trusts me and will ask me to do things that she needs to be done with a high level of perfectionism and be done quickly, since Starbucks is fast paced. Something that I would like Angelica to know that she doesn’t already is my majors. Although this has nothing to do with a job at Starbucks it could help her highlight the traits that I have to go with my major, for example, my communicative skills.
Another person that I would consider to ask as one of my references would be a professor I had last semester. Since it is my first semester at UNE and my last school shut down it has been hard to become personable with any of my professors. Siegal is someone that I have talked to through classes, emails, and even office hours so he knows that I am someone who tries their best to be on top of things. Something that I would like Siegal to know about me is my longevity of my previous job experiences and what I aspire to do with my career.
My last person that I would like to ask to be my reference is my swim coach. My coach will be able to attest to my hard work and reliability. I showed up to practices everyday on time for four months straight and worked hard at each and everyone. Something that I would like my coach to know is what I aspire to do in my future jobs. This could help him relate the work that I have done in the pool to a professional world.
Three people that come to mind when I think of references are my current academic advisor, my boss who was also my coach in high school, and my supervisor from Fall ‘24 internship. These people have seen me grow through a range of professional and personal development. I would hope they could speak to my organizational skills, and strength in leadership. For example, my academic advisor has also been my professor. During our time together, I demonstrated comprehension skills and discussed continuously improving as a communicator. My internship supervisor could speak to my creative side, as we worked with technology and social media trends to represent and highlight the university. Finally, my summer job boss has watched me grow from an athlete to a coach which involves social development, professionalism at a young age, an outgoing demeanor, and patience. While all of these people are from different parts of my life, I believe they would positively represent me for a recommendation. Going forward I would let them know how much I’ve learned during my internship and later years of my undergrad. I have gained confidence in media production, an understanding of technology and online communication, and constant work to develop my skills in any interaction.
The first person I would ask to be my reference is my current manager, Summer. Summer has expressed her appreciation for me and my help often during my time at Aroma Joe’s, and I think that Summer would be able to speak to my ability to work quickly, as well as learn new tasks quickly. I work directly with Summer multiple times a week, and I have spoken to her about my career aspirations, as well as my involvement on campus through clubs and internships. Summer is familiar with my background, as well as having first-hand experience with my work ethic.
Another person I might ask to be a reference for me is my former swim coach. Although I no longer swim for UNE, I have remained in close contact with my former coach. He has seen me as an athlete, getting a taste of my work ethic and my attitude, and he has also been an important emotional and academic support for me. He would be able to speak to me not only as an athlete but as a writer and as a human being.
A final person I might ask to be a reference for me is one of my professors, Matt Siegel. Professor Siegel has helped me to grow my communications abilities hugely and has allowed me to expand into video production. Professor Siegel said my initially uncomfortable view of making this kind of content but witnessed me hugely leave my comfort zone. I think that Professor Siegel could speak to my openness to trying new things, as well as my drive to master everything I try.
The first person who I would request to write a letter of recommendation would be Dr. Jason Goldstein, lead director of the Wells Reserve research program. Dr. Goldstein taught my MAR 250 course through YCCC, and I formed a connection with him. Dr. Goldstein wrote my letter of recommendation when I got accepted to UNE. The second person would be the general property manager of the Majestic Regency Resort, where I have worked as a scheduling manager over the summers for the past four years. And the last and third person who I would request a letter of recommendation from would be the Chairman of the Humanities department at YCCC.
I’d like them to know about how I made the Dean’s list for several semesters during my tenure at YCCC. I’d like them to know what classes I’ve taken and what I’ve learned since I began my education at UNE as well. I think that they would describe me as hardworking, intuitive, and well-spoken. I would also like to imagine that I would be described as curious, and as someone who asks the right questions.
The three people who might agree to be a reference for me would be Jesse Miller (writing/general mentor), Michael Cripps (general mentor), and Kate Cough (editor and colleague at The Maine Monitor). Of that list, Cripps and Jesse have acted as a reference for me. I also got references from my previous editor at the Portland Press Herald, Leslie Bridgers. However, it has been roughly a year since I worked at the PPH, so I would no longer ask her to be a reference at this point. I would like to think everyone I listed above would say that I am driven and hard-working. I imagine they would talk about my accomplishments, including my time at The Bolt and other articles I have published. All of these people have mentored me in one way or another, so they would likely discuss my growth as both a writer and a person. One thing I would like them to know about my accomplishments that they may not already know (although some of my previous references probably know these things from meetings we’ve had to discuss said reference letters) is how hard I have had to work for my accomplishments. I hope they don’t just see me as a naturally talented or hard-working person but as someone who has fought tooth and nail for every opportunity and accomplishment I’ve gotten. I would hope that they highlight the process just as much as the accomplishments.
The first person that comes to mind for a potential reference is my high school guidance counselor, Elizabeth O’Brien. Not only did she become a huge supporter of mine during the latter half of my high school career, but she was the first one who helped me branch out my career focus. Although my second job was not as successful as my first, she was there with me when I talked through all my strategies and was one of the first people to see how much of a hard worker I truly am. When so many people assumed I was lazy and unmotivated, she awoke something in me that helped me see my full potential, and she saw me perform in local plays and shows in Newton. It is important to have people who know your work ethic and passions advocate for you, and she not only knows them, she helped create them. Elizabeth was the biggest reason for my career in theater still being relevant, and she helped me branch out more. She knows how dedicated I am to the craft, and in relevance to the project, she knows my ability to communicate, as well as how much I aspire to lead others to success.
The second person I can think of is someone who has a huge connection to this project, with that being my former Drama Club leader and manager, Jessica Mcgettrick. Although I have had my ups and down in that field, something she always taught me and helped me see was to never give up. Being in a Drama setting or an Acting field, you need to be able to take constructive criticism, as well as give it. She knows how much I struggled with this growing up, but like with Elizabeth, she helped me get better at it. She was tough on me as both an actor and producer because she knew how much I cared. Having the passion and ability to listen to feedback is super important not just in the acting field, but at any job. It allows you to be flexible and make the necessary changes to better yourself. I can’t think of anyone who has helped me see that from both a classroom perspective and a production perspective.
Lastly, in terms of leadership and adaptability, I believe that my current academic advisor, Susan Farady would be an outstanding reference. I have worked with her for about 2 years now and have grown to respect her as a person and a mentor. She always knows about my struggles with my mental health and she knows how big of a perfectionist I am. However, she doesn’t take advantage of it or tries to ignore like some people, she tries to understand it. After working with her for 2 years and now potentially working with her in the future in a professional manner, she has gotten to know just how good I can be at adapting to certain scheduling conflicts and how good of a writer I have become. Outside of the project, she is an outstanding reference to have because she knows my improvements as a writer and as a student. She knows my entire story, and that is what I want everyone to know.