\n2. The longer<\/strong> and more intense<\/strong> the acquaintance is, the better.
\n3. Recommendations that describe the candidate's background in the exact same industry name<\/strong> mentioned in the career plan are preferred.
\n4. Recommendations that attest to the candidate's leadership and management background<\/strong> are preferred.<\/p>\n
In general, schools are looking for recommenders who know the candidate very well, on the basis of an experience that is:
\n- As long as possible.
\n- As intense as possible.
\n- Experience that is preferably work-related.
\nA lukewarm recommendation or one that reflects little acquaintance will not do the job, no matter who provided it. Having said that, an excited recommendation from a big shot which reflects close acquaintance is ideal, and much stronger than an excited recommendation from a junior manager.<\/p>\n
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\n- Schools prefer recommendations from bosses<\/strong>, unless they state otherwise.
\n- It is not recommended to use more than one recommendation from the same workplace.
\n- Recent relationships are better<\/strong> than \"old\" relationships.
\n- Schools prefer recommendations from a \"direct supervisor<\/strong>\". However, they also like recommendations from senior people.
\n- A recommendation from the current workplace<\/strong> is often a must. If the candidate can't bring one, they usually need to add a note explaining why.
\n- A recommendation from a professor<\/strong> is usually not recommended<\/strong> unless they worked for him - he was their boss (for example, as teaching assistant). However, note that a few schools actually REQUIRE a recommendation from a professor.
\n- A recommendation from a family firm<\/strong> is usually not recommended<\/strong> if it is written by a family member. However, if it is written by someone senior in a big firm, who is not a family member, even though the firm is owned by the family, it may be ok.
\n- A recommendation from a client<\/strong> is usually not recommended<\/strong> unless it is a very impressive client (big name firm). However, recommendations from clients can serve as a way out for people who have only worked in family firms and don\u2019t have other potential recommenders to choose from.
\n- If possible, it is better to select recommendations that provide different angles<\/strong> on the candidate.
\n- Recommenders who are alumni of the same school<\/strong> that the recommendation is submitted to are more effective than non-alumni recommenders (not critical, but helpful).
\n- Recommendations from very big shots<\/strong> (e.g. government ministers, famous people) are great if the context is of mutual activity (preferably direct\/indirect supervisor) and the content reflects acquaintance and excitement. If not, they don't necessarily help and may even hurt.
\n- Pay special attention to the \"recommendations instructions\"<\/strong> section that each school provides (instructions to the candidate - which recommenders to choose etc., and instructions to the recommender). Their specific requirements must be met.<\/p>\n
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