Building relationships that open doors: Referees and Referrals

Eps. 80: Let's Talk Scholarships Ever waited until the last minute to ask for a reference letter, only to realize you don’t have the right connections? You’re not alone. Strong recommendations start with strong relationships. This webinar will talk about how to nurture networks early and secure references that make a real difference for academic and industry opportunities. ✅ What you’ll learn: How to build and maintain professional relationships What makes an outstanding reference letter (and common mistakes to avoid) Best timing and approach for requesting letters/referrals Cultural differences and future trends—are references losing relevance? Why do references even matter? And lots more We have seen and heard of great candidates with outstanding profiles loose opportunities due to their references either being incomplete or being vague/generic Join the discussion to learn about what you can do as an applicant to make sure you're putting your best foot forward in all your applications Join us 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞: Sunday, 14 December 2025 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞: 5:00 PM WAT (4:00 PM GMT) YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/zy47wprh Facebook: https://tinyurl.com/2f6ejdwt LinkedIn: https://tinyurl.com/bd8fnf7s Organiser Ejiro Matilda Ikoko Commonwealth PhD Scholar Let's do this 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/63229941...