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Updated on: 06 Oct 2013, 16:19
Originally posted by vaderschooler on 06 Oct 2013, 15:48.
Last edited by vaderschooler on 06 Oct 2013, 16:19, edited 1 time in total.
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My primary recommender just got laid off and this dude has known me for 7 years - manager.
I have had another indirect supervisor with whom i have had strong connection and 2 years worth of daily interaction on a project and he is currently employed - he could be my choice #2...
Getting the 2nd reco from another manager. and these 3 are my only options
does getting a reco from someone who is laid off work against you? mind you, he has a gmail id now that i'll have to use and not an institutional one...
secondly, the reason was downsizing which led to layoffs
please let me know
I have had another indirect supervisor with whom i have had strong connection and 2 years worth of daily interaction on a project and he is currently employed - he could be my choice #2...
Getting the 2nd reco from another manager. and these 3 are my only options
does getting a reco from someone who is laid off work against you? mind you, he has a gmail id now that i'll have to use and not an institutional one...
secondly, the reason was downsizing which led to layoffs
please let me know
06 Oct 2013, 16:05
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I doubt it's a problem if he is still willing to write your recommendation. Probably wise to make a note in your optional essay to explain why your recommender had a non work email address though.
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I agree. Though this situation is not that uncommon. (managers leave the company; you leave the company; recommender could be your client or customer; etc). The emial address does not matter so much. However, it may show up on the background check or elsewhere.... and I agree that it is better to preempt it since he/she are no longer your current supervisor.
I would not say they got laid off, but I would mention that the recommender no longer works for the company. Laid off sounds as though the person is not competent/worst performer. I am sure the person will find a job eventually
I think a short brief explanation along the lines of "I feel this person is the best person to evaluate my professional performance and personal character based on our professional experience of 7 years until about 2 weeks ago. I felt that getting a recommendation from my current supervisor who has known me for only a few months would be somewhat superficial."
P.S. You can see if you can get any input from admissions consultants. This may not be an issue at all.
I would not say they got laid off, but I would mention that the recommender no longer works for the company. Laid off sounds as though the person is not competent/worst performer. I am sure the person will find a job eventually
I think a short brief explanation along the lines of "I feel this person is the best person to evaluate my professional performance and personal character based on our professional experience of 7 years until about 2 weeks ago. I felt that getting a recommendation from my current supervisor who has known me for only a few months would be somewhat superficial."
P.S. You can see if you can get any input from admissions consultants. This may not be an issue at all.
