How do the candidate's performance, potential, background, or personal qualities compare to those of other well-qualified individuals in similar roles? Please provide specific examples.
Please describe the most important piece of constructive feedback you have given the applicant. Please detail the circumstances and the applicant's response.
Word Limit: 1000 words
Tips: ​
Anyone can say someone’s “hardworking” or “dependable” but without real examples, it’s just noise. Your recommender needs to highlight traits that matter, and back them with proof. Focus on EQ over IQ. Leadership over checkbox wins. Don’t just say you met deadlines show how you led under pressure, rallied a team, or took initiative beyond your role. If you've been promoted fast, won awards, or stood out among peers, that’s gold include it. And make sure every trait ties back to your future career goals. If you're gunning for a leadership role in impact investing, show moments where you influenced, built consensus, or pushed a bold idea forward. No vague praise. No fluff. Just sharp traits, linked to sharp stories.

The best way to answer the weakness question? Keep it real but structured. Start with the actual weakness (don’t sugarcoat it), then share the feedback they got that made them aware of it. Show that they took it seriously no defensiveness, just maturity. Then walk through what they did to fix it: concrete actions, not vague intentions. End with the progress they’ve made and the impact it had. Every step should have an example. And remember: pick a weakness that’s fixable, not a red flag. Never choose something that questions judgment, ethics, or character. You want growth, not damage control.

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