Is it better to have a less personal recommendation from someone with high authority, or a more personal recommendation from someone with a lower position?

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Is it better to have a less personal recommendation from someone with high authority, or a more personal recommendation from someone with a lower position?

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It's actually a good idea to have both. But if you only secure one, it's better to secure the professional recommendation over the personal recommendation. My letters of recommendation included 1 from a teacher, one from my boss at my internship/job/volunteer work; and one from a family friend.

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Is it better to have a less personal recommendation from someone with high authority, or a more personal recommendation from someone with a lower position?

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