For example, significant system design and implementation for a major client by a full-time consultant might be fully qualifying. Conversely, system advice to a customer in support of a hardware sale, would not. These letters must be in sufficient detail to describe thoroughly the work performed for the clients and provide evidence the services have been rendered in the identified categories required. Information is also needed on time involved to calculate the full-time equivalent. However, it can be considered acceptable only when certified in writing by an appropriate employer or client.
Voluminous submissions are neither desired nor helpful.
Personally prepared material cannot be considered unless it is validated by an appropriate third party. Copies of publications, speeches, awards, plaques, etc. Being president of the local chapter is not qualifying job experience. General letters of recommendation or endorsement from any source that are primarily personal and which do not contain needed details of job performance. Applicants are not approved on their personality or the personal endorsements of colleagues - they are approved on the basis of documented education and job performance.