Writing a job reference - how?
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This is one I wrote a while ago:
To Whom it may concern,
I have known Sharon, since before her operation 18 years ago, when she was known as Kevin. I can confirm that she has made a full recovery and is rarely in trouble with the police these days, and I’m also pleased to confirm that her drug addiction, since her release from HMP Broadmoor, is now well under control.
I’ve no doubt that she would make an excellent employee, providing, of course, that she does not come into contact with matches, knives, laxatives, or any form of toxic bonding agent.
As I’m sure she mentioned, Sharon is a ‘Sagittarius’ and would therefore not be prepared to work along side anyone who is a ‘Pisces’ or an ‘Aries’. It was this combination of star signs that caused the problem at her previous company –I gather the lawsuit against her is nearing completion.
With the above in mind, I can wholeheartedly recommend Sharon as an excellent employee, although I would recommend that that you check the level of cover of your company’s indemnity insurance.
Yours sincerely
To Whom it may concern,
I have known Sharon, since before her operation 18 years ago, when she was known as Kevin. I can confirm that she has made a full recovery and is rarely in trouble with the police these days, and I’m also pleased to confirm that her drug addiction, since her release from HMP Broadmoor, is now well under control.
I’ve no doubt that she would make an excellent employee, providing, of course, that she does not come into contact with matches, knives, laxatives, or any form of toxic bonding agent.
As I’m sure she mentioned, Sharon is a ‘Sagittarius’ and would therefore not be prepared to work along side anyone who is a ‘Pisces’ or an ‘Aries’. It was this combination of star signs that caused the problem at her previous company –I gather the lawsuit against her is nearing completion.
With the above in mind, I can wholeheartedly recommend Sharon as an excellent employee, although I would recommend that that you check the level of cover of your company’s indemnity insurance.
Yours sincerely
I'm presuming that you want to write a reference for this person (which makes it rather easier). So for structure try:
1) Context:
Your position; the work you/they do; are you their line manager or what; time you have worked together.
2) The Basics
Turns up on time, sickness, etc. You might even go straight in "First, the basics - he does a full day's work..."
3) Abilities:
What the person does and can do
4) Particular Skills
Creative, needs no supervision, good on detail, good with customers/clients. It might be worth asking the erson if there's anything they would like you to highlight.
5) Summary & Recommendation
6) Sign-off
Feel free to contact me directly and discreetly on...
1) Context:
Your position; the work you/they do; are you their line manager or what; time you have worked together.
2) The Basics
Turns up on time, sickness, etc. You might even go straight in "First, the basics - he does a full day's work..."
3) Abilities:
What the person does and can do
4) Particular Skills
Creative, needs no supervision, good on detail, good with customers/clients. It might be worth asking the erson if there's anything they would like you to highlight.
5) Summary & Recommendation
6) Sign-off
Feel free to contact me directly and discreetly on...
www.businessballs.com/referencesletterssamples.htm
Try this...it helped me.
>> Edited by mrs_knee on Wednesday 13th July 15:12
Try this...it helped me.
>> Edited by mrs_knee on Wednesday 13th July 15:12
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