Letters of Recommendation - plans for work in the future - how much detail?

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Hi all,

I’ve searched the forum but can’t find much about this.

In the TechNation guide, under the Letters of Recommendation section, these are the listed requirements. I am specifically asking about the bolded one:

Each letter must:

  • Be about your Global Talent application - you cannot use a letter that was written for another reason
  • Explain how the author knows the applicant; and
  • Knows the applicant’s achievements in the relevant field; and
  • How the author considers the applicant shows exceptional talent or promise; and
  • The contribution the applicant would make to the UK digital economy; and
    - Explain what plans you have for work in the future.

How in depth should my recommenders go? Is it just “she plans to work as a software engineer in the UK startup sector”. Just say in what field I plan to work? Or does it need to be more detailed?

My instinct is to not have them take up too much space on that but I’m second guessing myself!

Nicole

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It doesn’t behave to be so detailed, they should focus more on your achievementa a d why they consider you exceptional.

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Thank you for responding, thank makes sense!

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I would say it should exactly match the guidelines. Try to stick to their suggested format.

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