How many LORs are too much?
09-06-2018, 05:37 AM
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How many LORs are too much?
I have an interview coming up and was curious to see if anyone had any input as to how many Letters of Rec would be too many. I have 3 internal recs and have an additional 5-6 LOR from current and past co-workers and bosses. Would that be too many? I’m kind of thinking that previous bosses (2) and maybe 1-2 other co-workers in addition to the internal recs would be sufficient.
If I turn in, say, 10 LOR would it seem as if I’m trying to compensate or cover something? It seems as if many have 3-5 or so. What do you all think?
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Asolo
If I turn in, say, 10 LOR would it seem as if I’m trying to compensate or cover something? It seems as if many have 3-5 or so. What do you all think?
Thanks
Asolo
09-06-2018, 06:31 AM
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Originally Posted by asolo
I have an interview coming up and was curious to see if anyone had any input as to how many Letters of Rec would be too many. I have 3 internal recs and have an additional 5-6 LOR from current and past co-workers and bosses. Would that be too many? I’m kind of thinking that previous bosses (2) and maybe 1-2 other co-workers in addition to the internal recs would be sufficient.
If I turn in, say, 10 LOR would it seem as if I’m trying to compensate or cover something? It seems as if many have 3-5 or so. What do you all think?
Thanks
Asolo
If I turn in, say, 10 LOR would it seem as if I’m trying to compensate or cover something? It seems as if many have 3-5 or so. What do you all think?
Thanks
Asolo
The only people that will read/consider your LORs are the chief pilots if you make it to the decision board. Your letters can be what pushes you over the fence, so if you feel that you can get that many strong letters, then go for it. Better to have too many than not enough. Internal recs (submitted via out internal swalife website) are very valuable. Good luck!
09-06-2018, 08:48 AM
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On the LOR subject, I would say no more than 10 including your internals. (my opinion). I think it also depends on the quality and depth of the LOR. It's better to have fewer well written and elaborate LOR's than have a flood of them with a lot of fluff.
Was there a DB yesterday? If so, any calls and background of successful applicants? Congratulations in advance.
Was there a DB yesterday? If so, any calls and background of successful applicants? Congratulations in advance.
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09-06-2018, 09:05 AM
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Originally Posted by CaptYoda
On the LOR subject, I would say no more than 10 including your internals. (my opinion). I think it also depends on the quality and depth of the LOR. It's better to have fewer well written and elaborate LOR's than have a flood of them with a lot of fluff.
Was there a DB yesterday? If so, any calls and background of successful applicants? Congratulations in advance.
Was there a DB yesterday? If so, any calls and background of successful applicants? Congratulations in advance.
09-08-2018, 09:21 AM
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Southwest loves internals so I’d have as many of those as you can get (LinkedIn is your friend) , I had those my chief pilots and since I was a captain /lca I had a few students / FOs write one, helps for recentsy.
09-08-2018, 05:36 PM
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Originally Posted by asolo
Thanks for the replies ! I think I’m going to stick with the high quality LORs.
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