Hey Snail,
Don’t panic.
What we want to prove is a leader role.
So you need to list out who you are, what you have done and why you’re qualified.
I think the UK contracts you have doesn’t matter since they’re not strong as what you did in your home country.
Also, in UK, almost everyone has a job, employment contracts, so don’t trick yourself like it matters, it’s not important.
It is if
Thank you Alex for the clarification. You are right! I will only put the strong evidence in my application.
Hi Alex,
I am not sure whether the referee letter below meets the criteria or not:
LoR2_CTO of the UK company. We worked together for only 10 months before I left the company, but we’ve known each other for a year.
In my CV and LinkedIn, I listed only the starting and ending years for each job, so it’s difficult to tell how many months I worked at each company.
Thank you!
Hi Alex,
I am not sure whether the referee letter below meets the criteria or not:
LoR2_CTO of the UK company. We worked together for only 10 months before I left the company, but we’ve known each other for a year.
– As long as you know each other for more than 12 months, its ok.
In my CV and LinkedIn, I listed only the starting and ending years for each job, so it’s difficult to tell how many months I worked at each company.
– I don’t see this is a problem, and it can be fixed by adding month in your CV.
Great to hear that! Thank you @AlexBlack
Before submission, can anyone help me clarify whether my application files still fit on 3 pages or not? Thanks a lot.
Letter of Recommendation (LoR): The body of the letter is within 3 pages, but the additional documents—such as the referee’s CV, employment certificate and its English translation, awards, media report, and the DocuSign certificate—are not included in these 3 pages. The total length of ONE reference letter is 5-8 pages. I know the DocuSign certificate is ok if it exceeds the 3 page limit.
Personal Statement (PS) and CV: Both are within the limits. The personal statement is 1,000 words, and the CV is within 3 pages.
Supporting Files for MC, OC1, and OC3: The body of each file, which includes original evidence like system architecture diagrams written in Chinese, is within 3 pages. However, the English translations are additional, bringing the total page count for each file to 4-8 pages, depending on the amount of evidence that needs translation.
Thanks a lot!
You are all good with 3 pages limit.
I got the answer to my question: the translated version doesn’t count while the raw one does.
Submitted today. Wish for the best.
Hope your application will be endorsed!!
Got rejected today. My application failed to meet any criteria. Need help.
Here is my application:
PS
LoR1_ Angel Investor of my Startup and CEO, We have worked together for 10 years.
LoR2_CTO of the UK company who received Global Talent visa in the UK.
LoR3_Senior Manager at Sinopec Group, we worked closely for more than 10 years
MC1: Ownership of the Startup and Company’s Revenue in 2023 and Gave Speech on a High Profile Meeting
Company introduction, shareholder agreement (10%) and breakdown of investment (1.94 million GBP investment from angel investors), a statement that I am the founder (I founded the company in 2008), revenue in 2023
Gave a speech on a national wise competition, but it is in 2016.
MC 2. Company’s Honors and evidence of leading an impactful product
Media Report of the company’s honors. I stated that I am the only shareholder who has the technical background, as a tech company, the company’s honors is inseparable from my contribution.
Media Report of the product, my shareholding, company’s business, my contribution is provided in OC2.
MC 3. Patent and Software Copyrights to demonstrate my leadership in the growth of a product-led digital technology company
Product introduction, my invention patent and two software copyrights, and my contribution.
MC 4. Industry Expert, Senior Manager at Ant Group, we worked closely in 2 projects and knew each other for 10 years
OC1 1. Patent
I explained my contribution, solution description, process flow diagram, proof of product in the market by showing recent revenue breakdown, shareholder agreement.
OC1 2. Innovative Product A
Media report of the product (my name is not mentioned), system design docs, list of innovations, proof of product in the market by showing contract in 2023 (price is included), shareholder agreement, impact by providing user number.
OC3 1. Technical Impact of SaaS Product
Media report about the product in 2020: the enterprise clients number and the transaction volume.
Screenshot of the product.
Platform real-time dash board.
Two screenshots of two Platform Architecture Diagram from Confluence. I explained the tech stack and the technological advancements of the new architecture.
OC3 2. Technical Impact of Product B
Product dashboard to show the transaction amount.
Screenshot of the product and media report of a marketing program regarding Product B
Platform technical solution doc .
OC3 3. Description of My Role and Impact
This letter is provided by the startup, not by any individuals, and explains my role, contributions.
