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references-request [2023/11/13 14:12]
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   * **What are some things you'd like me to discuss or highlight?**   * **What are some things you'd like me to discuss or highlight?**
  
-You can aim for a few bullet points,  with less than an A4 paper in detail.+If it is helpful, you may write this in bullet points. Aim for about an A4 paper in detail.
  
 A typical recommendation letter might take the following form: (i) opener; (ii) describe some past projects; (iii) describe fit in new roles; (iv) close. A typical recommendation letter might take the following form: (i) opener; (ii) describe some past projects; (iii) describe fit in new roles; (iv) close.
  
-This has been really helpful because you may mention key details that I'm unaware of. Once I have this, I will typically re-write it significantly to weave in the suggestions, and then add my own paragraphs+This has been really helpful because you may mention key details that I'm unaware of. Once I have this, I will re-write the letter significantly in order to weave in the suggestions, and add my own thoughts. Almost always, the end result is something that looks very different.
  
 It is an odd thing -- to write your own reference -- if you have not done it previously. However, from experience, this has led to much stronger letters of support. It is an odd thing -- to write your own reference -- if you have not done it previously. However, from experience, this has led to much stronger letters of support.
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 +Do not worry about being too boastful/prideful in your references. I will also tone down any items to suit my own thoughts and the environment. In general, it's better to be boastful about any qualities that you believe are true, since I can always tone it down myself!
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 +I would strongly advise against using GenAI for this; from experience, the material generated by GenAI is very predictable in tone and spirit. It's best if you just try to compose what you can. I will always re-write almost everything myself, but use your helpful prompts and ideas to flesh out my reference.
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