Do the letters of reference really need to be written by academic staff?
Preferably yes, but not necessarily. Some applicants have difficulty obtaining letters of reference from academic staff. The letters are used to establish the academic abilities of the applicant. Therefore, applicants are always encouraged to get academic letters of reference. However, some applicants may want to ask employers to write references instead. In this case, it is wise to use the sample letters and adhere to the questions asked there.
