Reference letter from immediate colleague

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Hi everyone,

I saw in the tech nation guide that reference letters from immediate colleague, manager or friend are not sufficient.

Does it mean I cannot get a letter from my former head of unit or a former colleague who became a leader in my field?

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I have no idea from whom I can get a letter except for my former colleagues and managers.

I am afraid this will be the weakest part of my application.

I would really appreciate any ideas and replies🙏

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I think it would be better if you could get a recommendation letter from a well-known leader in product-led digital technology who knows your work. It is not necessary if you have not worked with them directly. You can use your former head unit as a reference in the 10 pieces of evidence you will be submitting.

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@Edg I think you can get a letter from your ex-manager if he is a leader in the digital space, in my application, one of my recommenders was the CTO of my previous product-led job. Although, my application came back rejected, however, no mention of my recommendation letters as the issue. Don’t know if this helps.

Let’s see what others say.

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When I applied I got 3 letters from my former manager, my colleague and my PhD advisor and they were accepted.

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@Amira_Chalbi when was the date of your application?

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Application date: 22 February 2023

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Thank you all for the replies.

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You might find this video helpful: "Experts that know your work for 12 months": Huh? - YouTube

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Hey Everyone, Can the letter of recommendations be used as a mandatory or optional evidence? Thanks!