Asking for a recommendation letter may be awkward, but don't worry: You're not alone in feeling this way. And if these letters are a required component of your application to graduate school or the job you're chasing, there are no shortcuts around this process. Your profile simply won't be reviewed without them. The take-home message: Get this done. Muster the courage and confidence to ask for what you need, get it, and move on.
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