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I am having a score of 720 (Q:50 V:38 IR:5) and planning to apply in Insead, LBS and elite colleges which mostly require two LORs.
My current manager has agreed to give LOR, but I am struggling to get another one in the same company (mine is a small organization). Not many hold a manager position. Mostly senior engineers post.
Left my previous company 5 years ago. Can someone help in confirming if an LOR from ex company manager which I left 5 years ago will be taken into consideration by Insead or M7 colleges? Would it be a drawback for me if such an old reference is taken while appyling?
My current manager has agreed to give LOR, but I am struggling to get another one in the same company (mine is a small organization). Not many hold a manager position. Mostly senior engineers post.
Left my previous company 5 years ago. Can someone help in confirming if an LOR from ex company manager which I left 5 years ago will be taken into consideration by Insead or M7 colleges? Would it be a drawback for me if such an old reference is taken while appyling?
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06 Aug 2021, 07:13
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Hello Anki18,
While your LOR should preferably come from your current employer, the most important thing about a recommendation is the quality of what they write. If you feel that your former manager is familiar with your work, character, strengths, weaknesses and career aspirations, they may be a good choice.
Typically, Personal MBA Coach does not suggest answering optional essays unless you have something specific to explain in your background. However, this could be an opportunity to explain an unusual recommender.
LOR support is one of the key components of our services. Feel free to reach out to [email protected] if you have any other questions about preparing your recommenders to write the best letters!
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While your LOR should preferably come from your current employer, the most important thing about a recommendation is the quality of what they write. If you feel that your former manager is familiar with your work, character, strengths, weaknesses and career aspirations, they may be a good choice.
Typically, Personal MBA Coach does not suggest answering optional essays unless you have something specific to explain in your background. However, this could be an opportunity to explain an unusual recommender.
LOR support is one of the key components of our services. Feel free to reach out to [email protected] if you have any other questions about preparing your recommenders to write the best letters!
Best,
Personal MBA Coach
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Hi Anki18,
I prefer recommendations that are recent. I believe you would have gone through a huge learning curve in the past 5 years, your leadership skills would have evolved (as would have your weaknesses). Therefore what a person who knew about your work/skills 5 years ago will not be so relevant today. Try finding someone else who you worked with in the past 3 years - that would be a better option for getting a recommendation, IMO
