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| 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 re-write the letter significantly in order to weave in the suggestions, | + | 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, |
| 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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| + | ===== Additional note ===== | ||
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| + | Do not worry about being too boastful/ | ||
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| + | ===== GenAI ===== | ||
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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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