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#RI-6a6b1028·7 months ago·
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“Ask professor for job reference”
What Actually Happened
Asked professor for job reference, expecting positive outcome
What I wish I knew
"Professors may not be comfortable giving job references"
Advice to Someone Facing This Now
If I could tell you one thing
"Be clear about your intentions and the professor's qualifications"
Regret Index
2/10
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