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Letter of Recommendation from Professor to Firm after CB
Posted: Tue Sep 09, 2014 6:29 pm
by Anonymous User
I've been waiting to hear back from some firms for about a week, and I have a professor I'm close with who's willing to send me a letter of recommendation to the firms I'm still waiting on. Has anyone had experience with doing so or has advice as to whether it's a good idea or not?
Re: Letter of Recommendation from Professor to Firm after CB
Posted: Tue Sep 09, 2014 6:32 pm
by baal hadad
That seems weird
Does your prof have some bros at the firm?
If so tell him to get on the horn w em
If not I would not send an unsolicited letter of rec. Def not
Re: Letter of Recommendation from Professor to Firm after CB
Posted: Tue Sep 09, 2014 6:40 pm
by transferror
From what I've heard and seen, that type of letter (and primarily if they know someone at the firm) will get you in the door for a CB, but it then becomes about personality/fit, and your professor can't change that. Also, they've already completed your review and it's too late to change anything unless you happen to be on a mythical CB wait list, so just following up (after 2+ weeks) and letting them know they are your #1 choice is the best thing you can do.
Re: Letter of Recommendation from Professor to Firm after CB
Posted: Tue Sep 09, 2014 6:47 pm
by Anonymous User
Thanks everyone for the quick responses!