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References
If you are
fortunate enough to be made a job offer to work on one of the Islands, it will
almost certainly be contingent on obtaining satisfactory professional references
from your current/past employers. For work permit application purposes, you are
likely to need to provide personal references too. This section will provide you
with some guidance as to the format of typical references and, if needed, they
can be used as a starting point for references of your own.
Professional references
At a minimum,
these will need to need to state the position you held at your last company and
the dates you worked there. It must be signed by either a manager to whom you
reported or human resources. Ideally, it will also provide some favourable
feedback on your work ethic and integrity, and be printed on company letterhead. A professional reference may
therefore look something like the following:
Date: June 2007
To Whom It May
Concern
Dear Sir or Madam
Re: Employment reference for Ms Julie Townshend
I have known Julie
professionally since she joined the Company in September 2000 as a trainee in
the assurance department, a role in which she performed audit engagements and
prepared statutory accounts for a variety of our office’s major clients.
I have always
found Julie to be professional, reliable and motivated in her work. She is a
good team player as well as being able to work independently. In April this
year, Julie’s hard work and exam success were recognised when she was promoted
to Audit Senior. I recommend her unreservedly to any future employer.
Do not hesitate to
contact me should you have any questions or require further information.
Yours sincerely
Audit Manger
Company Name
Personal references
A personal
reference will need to come from a non-relative and preferably from somebody who
has known you for a number of years. It will be a short statement confirming
your good character and personal integrity. If the letter can be issued by a
qualified doctor, accountant, lawyer or similar then so much the better (it's
not a requirement but it looks impressive). A personal reference may therefore
look something like the following:
Date: June 2007
To Whom It May
Concern
Dear Sir or Madam
Re: Personal reference for Mr John Richards
Please accept this
letter as a personal reference for Mr John Richards. I have known John for
approximately 10 years, having lived and grown up in the same town.
During this time,
I have found John to be a conscientious and honest individual with an outgoing
personality who conducts his affairs with complete integrity. I would recommend
his character as an asset to any company that may seek to employ him.
Do not hesitate to
contact me should you have any questions or require further information.
Yours sincerely
Referee Name
Any information provided regarding references is for guidance purposes only.
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