Hi
ramalcha, I am a bit iffy on this. Here's the question: can she tell a detailed story about you doing something that demonstrated leadership/teamwork/problem solving/innovation? That is work related? If not, pass.
ramalcha wrote:
Hi All, I was wondering if I could get some advice on my upcoming LBS application for 2020 intake.
I plan on applying to Round 2, and have a specific question on recommendations.
On the LBS website, it asks for recommendations as follows:
1. Your current employer (if you don't want to ask your employer to be a referee, a colleague is acceptable)
2. Someone else who knows you well in a work context, for example a former employer or long-standing client.
I am OK with my first recommendation, though have a question on my second. I am thinking of using my professional mentor, who is the Vice President of fairly large institution in the UK, and she knows me very well professionally, my skills, strengths, weaknesses etc., however, she has not actually worked with me job-wise. Would she be a suitable recommendation?
The further guidance given on this in their Reference instructions is below:
"The other referee could be a former employer, a long-standing client, or someone else who knows you well in a work context. You should only select someone who taught you at university if you have remained in close contact. Whoever you choose should know you in a professional capacity."
I guess I am taking the bolded text above as guidance for my thinking.
Any advice on this would be much appreciated!