I really need some expert advice on recommendation letters! Okay, here is my situation:
I am applying to a few MBA programs for the Fall 2011 school year. I already have in mind who I want to do my recommendations. 2 are my previous bosses from my last two positions & the 3rd (if needed) will be from my Dean at my undergraduate school. But here is where things get tricky...I am currently unemployed due to lay-offs from the last company I worked for and unfortunately my boss was laid off as well. My question is, will it still be okay to ask for a recommendation from him, even though he no longer works for the company either? I had a really good relationship with him, and I know he would be glad to do the letter, but I don't want that counting against me on my application. I've only worked for 2 companies since graduating college in 2005, and while in both positions, I've only had 1 boss, which is why I was going to ask both to do a letter since most apps like for the recs to be from your employer. What should I do?
I am applying to a few MBA programs for the Fall 2011 school year. I already have in mind who I want to do my recommendations. 2 are my previous bosses from my last two positions & the 3rd (if needed) will be from my Dean at my undergraduate school. But here is where things get tricky...I am currently unemployed due to lay-offs from the last company I worked for and unfortunately my boss was laid off as well. My question is, will it still be okay to ask for a recommendation from him, even though he no longer works for the company either? I had a really good relationship with him, and I know he would be glad to do the letter, but I don't want that counting against me on my application. I've only worked for 2 companies since graduating college in 2005, and while in both positions, I've only had 1 boss, which is why I was going to ask both to do a letter since most apps like for the recs to be from your employer. What should I do?
