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by nakul.maheshwari » Mon May 13, 2013 6:59 pm
So, I just learned that in my company, nobody is allowed to write a letter of recommendation for an individual for legal reasons. This is one of the largest companies in the world and I am sure there must be many people out there who have experienced the same? Apparently, in my company you can write about the individual's personality but nothing about his/her work performance.
I am super angry and super frustrated after hearing this. Somebody help?
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by Apply Point » Tue May 14, 2013 8:17 am
This is something you will certainly want to address in the optional essay, as it is fairly uncommon and admissions directors will want to know why you don't have a recommendation letter from your current employer.

How long have you worked at this firm? Any other work experience elsewhere?
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by myEssayReview » Tue May 14, 2013 12:14 pm
Hi Nakul,
I hope you have worked at some other company before from where you can get a recommendation letter.
I concur with Apple Point- you should definitively explain this in your optional essay to let the Ad Com know why you have not provided recommendation letter from your immediate supervisor.
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by nakul.maheshwari » Tue May 14, 2013 6:12 pm
No, unfortunately I have not worked for any other company. This is the world's largest construction company and I had no idea that they did not offer letters of recommendation.
Is this a total surprise? There must be a few people who have experienced this?
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by myEssayReview » Tue May 14, 2013 9:29 pm
Since this is a company's policy ,and not at all your fault, you should stop fretting over it. May be, you can get from your company what they are willing to provide you - feedback on your personality, and then explain in your optional essay that they DO NOT provide their feedback on the employees' work. Now focus on putting together a strong application for your target schools.
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