Events & Promotions
|
|
GMAT Club Daily Prep
Thank you for using the timer - this advanced tool can estimate your performance and suggest more practice questions. We have subscribed you to Daily Prep Questions via email.
Customized
for You
Track
Your Progress
Practice
Pays
Not interested in getting valuable practice questions and articles delivered to your email? No problem, unsubscribe here.
Apr 2310:00 AM EDT
-10:30 AM EDT
Admissions committees evaluate the GMAT/GRE in context — your background, your representation in the applicant pool, the strength of everything else in your file. The same score works for one candidate and falls short for another with identical numbers.
Apr 2312:00 PM PDT
-01:00 PM PDT
Inquire for a free profile evaluation and guarantee statement for possible admits and scholarships!
Apr 2408:30 PM IST
-09:30 PM IST
Join us for a Live Coffee chat with Jenifer Turtschanow where we talk about enhancing your MBA profile and fixing gaps in just 4 months.
16 Jul 2013, 16:05
Kudos
Bookmarks
Hello,
So I am just getting started on my b-school search and I'm trying to nail down who should write my recommendations. I switched jobs (and companies) about 4 months ago and want to apply early fall for most schools to be considered for scholarships. I was thinking of having my previous manager from my old employer write one of my recommendations, as I've worked closely with him for nearly 3 years and he knows me very well.
The question is - do I get another business partner/client from my old employer to write my second recommendation? Or do I use my new manager at my new company? By the time I ask him and he writes it, he'll have worked with me for 6 months. I feel having my current manager write a rec will show that I didn't switch employers, completely screw up, and now I'm desperately trying to get out and go to school; but I know after only working with me for 6 months, my current manager won't know a lot of detail about me.
Any thoughts or suggestions would be much appreciated!
So I am just getting started on my b-school search and I'm trying to nail down who should write my recommendations. I switched jobs (and companies) about 4 months ago and want to apply early fall for most schools to be considered for scholarships. I was thinking of having my previous manager from my old employer write one of my recommendations, as I've worked closely with him for nearly 3 years and he knows me very well.
The question is - do I get another business partner/client from my old employer to write my second recommendation? Or do I use my new manager at my new company? By the time I ask him and he writes it, he'll have worked with me for 6 months. I feel having my current manager write a rec will show that I didn't switch employers, completely screw up, and now I'm desperately trying to get out and go to school; but I know after only working with me for 6 months, my current manager won't know a lot of detail about me.
Any thoughts or suggestions would be much appreciated!
16 Jul 2013, 23:03
Kudos
Bookmarks
gem0109
Without knowing more about your situation, I'd say this is a strong enough reason to go with your current employer. Plus, schools will want the most recent picture of your professional performance. One exception would be if you have two REALLY strong recommenders in your recent past, aka past 3-4 years.
gem0109
I've only worked with my current boss since March (applying round 1, so about 5 months experience), and I'm using another recommender who I've worked with for 4 months for some of my schools. However, I'm very close with both of them, so I'm not concerned about the short lengths of time. Again, I don't know what your case is, but I'd reach out to your boss now and explain the b-school application and recommendation process thoroughly (like a 20-30 minute sitdown) that'll also go over your goals, what he/she thinks of your strengths, weaknesses, etc. If you periodically talk to them about this, they'll make mental notes for your recommendations in a few months. Don't kiss ass or try too hard, just make yourself visible and available.
17 Jul 2013, 07:29
Kudos
Bookmarks
Hey there,
I think the rule of thumb to always default to is "who knows you best". Are you close with your new boss? Will he be able to provide a compelling recommendation steeped in details and examples? Keep in mind, part of that comes down your ability to prepare him to do so.
As for showing the adcoms you didn't screw up at your new job, that isn't a thing. Don't worry about that. However, most ask for at least one recommendation to come from a current supervisor. So if they ask that and you have no good reason to not use him, then you'll have to. However, you're in a new position - how do you think your boss will react to you asking for a recommendation to leave in less than a year? Keep that in mind!
Bhavik
I think the rule of thumb to always default to is "who knows you best". Are you close with your new boss? Will he be able to provide a compelling recommendation steeped in details and examples? Keep in mind, part of that comes down your ability to prepare him to do so.
As for showing the adcoms you didn't screw up at your new job, that isn't a thing. Don't worry about that. However, most ask for at least one recommendation to come from a current supervisor. So if they ask that and you have no good reason to not use him, then you'll have to. However, you're in a new position - how do you think your boss will react to you asking for a recommendation to leave in less than a year? Keep that in mind!
Bhavik
.
