recommender
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- noun
- /ˌrɛkəˈmɛndər/
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referente
- When you send off your resume, list of accomplishments, and a short explanation detailing the position or program you're applying for, be sure to ask your recommender if they need anything else that can make the process easier for them.
Examples
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If you can come up with a list of very specific, considered reasons this opportunity will help you achieve your future goals, then share this list with your recommender.
Blog text (1) -
Send my requests for letters of recommendation to all recommenders by Feb. 15.
Blog text (8) -
His recommenders meant well in this case, but they made mistakes, and he had no way to know.
Academic text (2016) -
Consequently, applicants gain a major advantage if their teachers know how to write good letters, even though the letters tell much more about the recommender than about the student being recommended.
Academic text (2001) -
For the job application, I chose my professor as my recommender because she knows my work ethic well.
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A strong letter from a respected recommender can significantly improve your chances of getting hired.
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Make sure to inform your recommender about the specific skills or experiences you want them to highlight.
Synonyms
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A source that directs people to help or information
Antonyms
How Supportive
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word recommender comes from the verb recommend, built from re- 'again' and commend 'to praise or trust'. A recommender for a job is someone who praises and supports you to another person, so their words help others to trust you.