Hi all,
I am finishing my internship in a big Corporate this week. I asked the CFO of my BU for a recommendation letter. I intend to attach this to my application to MBB.
My manager asked me for a template/to draft one myself. I want it to be short but relevant for consulting. I worked on a project for my team, so I want it to be sold as some sort of an internal consulting project.
Do you have any advice on how to draft it? What are the elements that I should include?
Thanks a lot!
Hi Anto,
As you can see, the structure is pretty simple. You have a chance to write a recommendation letter for yourself, use it wisely!
Hope it was helpful,
Good luck!
GB
Hi Anto,
This is a bit of a hard one to answer....this isn't a cover letter. Recommendations are written from the heart (or, they're supposed to be). Every single one looks different.
If we give you a formula, it won't sound genuine.
My advice? Write it out based on what you really think your strengths are. Highlight what you've done well. Then, have someone (such as a coach) edit it for extra punch.
However, any other formula we give you will just take away from any sense of authenticity!
Hi Anto,
Its nice that your CFO offered to do that.
I agree with what Vlad has said. Reference Letters have become old school and lose their relevance over time (say after 2 yrs). Consider following options:
As for the good work you have done the company, all that needs to go on your Cv and cover letter obviously.
Hi,
Recommendation letters are usually not taken into account unless your CFO knows some partners and can personally send it to them. I would recommend looking for a referral instead.
Best,
Vlad
Thanks for your answer, Vlad. Will keep in mind.
Unfortunately, however, it does not answer my question!
Anto,
ideally you show off skills in the letter that are based on shared skills with consulting. Leadership, process management, analytics, data crunching, exposure to senior colleagues, mentoring, long working hours.
Best,
Denis
Hi,
The other coaches already gave you interesting insights.
My additional suggestion is to draft your letter around the value you can generate for the company taken from the perspective of a manager who's already worked with you.
Hope this helps.
Best,
Antonello
Agree with Vlad. Don't bother with a recommendation letter that no one will read and focus on creating meaningful connections, directly with MBBs
Hello!
This is very common, tbh, also for business school.
Furthermore, it´s super uncomfortable, since you need to talk highly about yourself.
I would advise you to build a matrix with the different attributes that you would like to remark, and see in which doc you will cover what (e.g., perhaps you also need to write a presentation letter yourself, and you don´t want to be redudant, but be able to touch as many relevant points as possible)
Feel free to PM
Hope it helps!
Cheers,
Clara
