hint for reference letter

carine

Just working on it, to Who it may make a reference :-)

Salutation ('To whom it may concern', or 'Dear Sir or Madam', or 'Dear <title> <surname>')
Confirm dates, job title(s) capacity, and salary and benefits details if required/appropriate.
Confirm that the person's performance and attitude was (at all times) satisfactory/exceeded expectations or standards.
Briefly explain the person's responsibilities (optional)
Briefly describe their skills/qualifications/strengths/characteristics (optional)
State that you would willingly re-employ the person if the opportunity arose (optional, and very re-assuring for the reader)
Offer to provide more information if required (optional)
Yours faithfully (or 'Yours sincerely' if writing to a named addressee)