Recommendation Letters
Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ Boulder Career Services partners withÌýÌýto provide file management services for students and alumni.ÌýPrivateFolioallows students to create an electronic dossier (also called a portfolio) so they can manage their important credentials documents online. These documents can include letters of recommendation, curriculum vitae, writing samples, graduate school forms, dissertation abstracts, teaching certifications, student evaluations and more.ÌýPrivateFolioÌýprovides secure storage of letters and satisfies the electronic needs that students and faculty demand.
Learn more about PrivateFolio’s services through this short video.Ìý
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Students and alumni can receive $20 credit when they sign up for a PrivateFolio.com account using the code Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵBoulder and their Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ email address. After they have set up a PrivateFolio account, they can easily manage it for the actions they need (e.g., add documents, request and check for deliveries). To submit a letter click on the link provided in the email sent to you by the letter requestor, or log in as a Letter Writer at .ÌýLetter writers can also retain access to uploaded documents. Your writer’s account gives you access to all documents that you have uploaded, so you can check on their status or easily make updates.Ìý
For specific questions or solutions, visit PrivateFolio’s help desk or reach out to them atÌýhelp@privatefolio.com.
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As you begin to write letters for students, keep in mind there are a number of laws that impact providing recommendations and references for students. Career Services is committed to following Equal Employment Opportunity Laws and encourages staff and faculty to prior to writing a letter.