I'm employed in the non-academic sector, specifically in Project Implementation and Change Management within the banking industry. Obtaining a genuinely 'independent' recommendation from someone who has personal knowledge of my work and contributions poses a challenge. Additionally, I am apprehensive that such individuals might be reluctant or uncomfortable to assert in their letters that they are familiar with my work or contributions. Therefore, my question is: Is it possible for an independent recommender to specifically discuss my planned endeavour, skills, and resume, and how, in their professional and experiential judgment, these elements combined will be advantageous to the U.S., without necessarily mentioning any direct knowledge of my work or contributions?"
Great stuff . Thanks How did you go about soliciting for independent recommendations in the US ? At present, I am UK based , work in London and don’t have any U.S contacts .