Requests for letters of recommendation

derg

derg

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Generally speaking, it's "bad form" to text someone you have had ZERO contact with for four-plus years.

At least make the initial contact, talk about your goals or at least forge contact and say, "I've been heavily considering applying for (airline) and I want to know your thoughts" or something relatively similar.
 
I'm amazed at how often this happens and how nonchalant people treat it. I have never asked someone for a recommendation, I always felt it appropriate to let them offer if they are willing to assist and get the conversation started in the way you mentioned. Has served me well so far.
 
In my head, there are certain people that are "pre-recommended", I just wait for them to give the word that they're interested in coming over and I spring into action and formalize the process. There are some who are barely commercial pilots ranging up to folks that are pretty senior that I have on "the list", it just takes a "Hey Derg!" to start the process.
 
Derg said:
In my head, there are certain people that are "pre-recommended", I just wait for them to give the word that they're interested in coming over and I spring into action and formalize the process. There are some who are barely commercial pilots ranging up to folks that are pretty senior that I have on "the list", it just takes a "Hey Derg!" to start the process.
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So I'm ready to come over... When can you spring into action? ;)
 
Derg said:
In my head, there are certain people that are "pre-recommended", I just wait for them to give the word that they're interested in coming over and I spring into action and formalize the process. There are some who are barely commercial pilots ranging up to folks that are pretty senior that I have on "the list", it just takes a "Hey Derg!" to start the process.
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For those of us younger forum folk... Exactly how many tacos does it take to get on this list?
 
If I can add, if you JUST met someone, don't expect them to give you a recommendation. I've had two people so far in my short career put my name on applications without my knowledge. One was a guy who I met at an FBO. He saw my jacket, asked me about the company and we chatted for a few minutes. Then he goes "Hey thanks for the info, so when I apply I'll be sure to drop your name!". uhh, no. You won't. Quick phone call to HR will resolve that one.
 
ClarkGriswold said:
Wow I had a bad form experience today that is not sitting well with me... Neighbor walked right on over and asked to borrow money because I am a pilot and "make alot". Barely know the guy and man did he just come in guns blazin. AWESOME, glad we're moving.
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Wow. I'm surprised to hear that. So what did you say?
 
I've always been of the mindset that it was kind of bad form to ask for a LOR. In my mind instead its "hey, you're badass. I think you'd be a great fit here and I'd like to help you out."

Asking for one opens up the "uh...sorry bro, I don't really know you that well."
 
Screaming_Emu said:
I've always been of the mindset that it was kind of bad form to ask for a LOR. In my mind instead its "hey, you're badass. I think you'd be a great fit here and I'd like to help you out."

Asking for one opens up the "uh...sorry bro, I don't really know you that well."
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That's what I do. I've probably missed out on a few recommendations but I'd never want someone to think I'm just friends with them for career/networking purposes.
 
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block30 said:
Wow. I'm surprised to hear that. So what did you say?
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ClarkGriswold said:
Wow I had a bad form experience today that is not sitting well with me... Neighbor walked right on over and asked to borrow money because I am a pilot and "make alot". Barely know the guy and man did he just come in guns blazin. AWESOME, glad we're moving.
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WOT?! Get out! Really?
 
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