Guest byjude Posted February 29, 2004 Report Share Posted February 29, 2004 This is always a huge paranoia-inducing question for me, so I'd appreciate any advice or personal experiences: Do you give thank you gifts to people who write letters of reference for you? What do you give? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Lactic Folly Posted February 29, 2004 Report Share Posted February 29, 2004 I think it is a nice gesture since putting together letters for all those schools is quite a bit of work. Some people have posted that they go with just a thank you card though, so I guess it's up to you. I went with chocolates or fruit.. it's not very creative, but I figured edibles were a safer bet than decorative items Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Kirsteen Posted February 29, 2004 Report Share Posted February 29, 2004 Hi there, In each of the wee portfolios that I gave my referees (which included my CV, instructions, ExpressPost envelopes, etc.) I included a Starbucks card that held $10 worth of credit. My cover letter for the portfolio indicated that the Starbucks card was as a wee thanks, but more importantly a source of fuel for the letter writing process, ahead. I figured that this was a different and logical little token of appreciation that was not too over-the-top. To boot, all of them seemed to appreciate it. Cheers, Kirsteen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 15Sacha Posted February 29, 2004 Report Share Posted February 29, 2004 i got my referees bottles of wine (the physicians) and the prof a coffee set. (I didn't know if he was a drinker). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest noncestvrai Posted February 29, 2004 Report Share Posted February 29, 2004 Just a little note, be careful with alcool, since in some religions it is forbidden, and also Kosher food etc. You never know right, I mean you want your gift to be appreciated. I would expect that if you ask a referee a letter you should know quite a bit about them, for not making any faux pas and getting the right mean to express your gratitude. I will go with wine and chocolates (incidently my favorites as well). noncestvrai Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 007 Posted February 29, 2004 Report Share Posted February 29, 2004 My landlord is a retired professor and she feels gifts are unnecessary and problematic (in a conflict of interests sort of way) since she may end up writing a letter for the same person again at a later date. She and her colleagues much prefer a simple thank you note and for you to come back some time down the road and let them know how you're doing. 007 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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