You’re applying for a job as a website designer at a digital marketing agency. In a previous job at another agency, you excelled at website design but you were also asked to “pitch” the agency’s services to potential clients. Unfortunately, you did not do well at this aspect of the job, and you were let go when the agency had to lay off 10 percent of its staff. The new opportunity will not require you to pitch new clients.

Would it be appropriate to ask your former boss for a recommendation that focuses on your web design skills? If so, how should you approach the request?

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