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Mif Reference Instructions 2013 PDF

This document provides instructions for candidates and referees for the Masters in Finance reference process. It states that candidates must submit two references, at least one being a work reference. References must be completed online. Referees will receive login details by email to access and submit the confidential online reference form, which asks for ratings on qualities like work ethic, skills, and strengths/weaknesses. It is the candidate's responsibility to ensure references are submitted by the deadline.

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Mif Reference Instructions 2013 PDF

This document provides instructions for candidates and referees for the Masters in Finance reference process. It states that candidates must submit two references, at least one being a work reference. References must be completed online. Referees will receive login details by email to access and submit the confidential online reference form, which asks for ratings on qualities like work ethic, skills, and strengths/weaknesses. It is the candidate's responsibility to ensure references are submitted by the deadline.

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Masters in Finance

Reference Instructions

Information for the candidate


Two references are required. Of the two references, at least one must be a work reference (typically
from a current or previous employer, a colleague, a long-standing client or someone else who knows
you well in a work context); Most candidates will choose a work referee for the second reference. It
can also be an academic reference (from someone who taught you at university or college) as long as
the referee has followed your career progression closely since completing your studies. If they are
only commenting on your academic performance then the reference will add little value. It is not a
requirement that you give your current boss as a referee.

Can I submit general letters of recommendation?


No. The official London Business School Masters in Finance reference form asks very specific
questions and requires the referee's assessment based on specified criteria, thus ensuring uniformity
and fairness in reviewing all applications.

All references must be completed online


Your referees must have a valid email address in order to receive details of how to access the online
reference system. You should notify your referees in advance that they will be receiving an email from
London Business School with their User ID, password and instructions for completing the online form.

If your referees are unable to complete this form online, please contact the MiF Admissions Team at
[email protected] or Tel: +44 (0)20 7000 7579.

It is your responsibility to ensure that both references are submitted by the application
deadline date. Applications will not be reviewed in detail until references have been received.
However, you do not need to wait for your referees to submit their references before you submit your
application - they can follow afterwards.

How to register your referees


Log-in to your online application. Go to the application status page. Click “Add” in the Referees
section of your application.

You can view the status of your online references each time you return to the application status page
through the reference notification, first access and submission stages. You can also remind your
referees online.

Information for the referee


Once the candidate has registered your contact details within their online application you will be
notified by email. This email will contain your User ID and Password and a link to the online reference
form. You can use these login details to save and return to your work in progress.

Any information you supply will remain confidential and will not be disclosed to the applicant
and we request you not to disclose the contents of your reference to the applicant.

Reference form questions


The online reference form asks the following questions:

• How long have you known the applicant and in what connection?
• What do you consider to be the applicant's major talents and strengths?
• What do you consider to be the applicant's major weaknesses or areas for improvement?
• In what ways might the applicant benefit from the Masters in Finance?
• Are you aware of any personal factors that might affect the applicant's performance on the
Masters in Finance?

It also asks you to rate the applicant on the following qualities:

• Ability to work hard


• Mindset
• Intellectual or academic ability
• Quantitative skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Perseverance
• Decision making skills
• Self motivation
• Impact/Charisma
• Capacity to reason and present arguments logically and fluently

MIF Recruitment & Admissions Team


March 2017

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