Letter of Recommendation

[kgkunalgupta]

Hi

I have joined the company that was my client before 6 months back. Actually, I was offered a job by them while I was a consultant with them. This has landed my in a precarious situation. I can't ask my client manager from previous organization for a LOR as he is my current functional manager. I can't ask my current supervisor as I have just joined the organization and more than anything good it will put in a very bad situation. My recruiting HR from the current org can give me a LOR. She knows me even before I joined the organization and I guess has a pretty good understanding as to why I was hired. Do you think it would hold any value to take LOR from a recruiting HR? I think she is the only person in my current org whom I can ask.

[Stacey Oyler]

Hi,

Thanks for your post. You are indeed in a bit of a precarious situation. While it is not uncommon for applicants to be in a situation where they are unable to ask their current supervisor, you do need to have someone who has supervised your work write your recommendation. Therefore I don't think the HR person would be the best choice. I suggest perhaps seeking out a former client or perhaps someone who managed a project you were once on. Again, while it need not be a current supervisor, it does need to be someone to has supervised your work at some point.

Best,

Stacey