cartertucker 2,566 Posted September 3, 2008 Hi all, This may be the wrong place to ask, but does anyone have any good 'reference templates' please? I need to contact my husbands past clients (he's a roofer) to basically say 'hello we did your roof & we are putting together a portfolio, could you give us a reference' But in a more formal way....im sure you get the picture Ive also got to send one to the builders that he has done work for & also past employers. Has anyone had to do this & still got a template? Im just trying to get ideas of how/where to start with it! :wacko: I'd be so gratefull for any advice, Kelly.:smile: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
saunders clan 1,839 Posted September 3, 2008 Addressee name and address if known Date 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) N.B. It's a matter for your own discretion how much praise and positive information to include in the reference letter, hence the optional items. This is a basic checklist that we have used and also references we have received pretty much fit this too. Otherwise maybe do a google and see what comes up. Kate 1 Fibrous Plasterer (dryliner) MODL 4412-11 - AQF3/Pathway E TRA sent 8/4/09 passed 6/5/09 - 175 visa lodged 2/6/09 - Medicals received 4/4/11 - Police checks uploaded 3/11 - More work evidence sent 14/6/11 - APPROVED 16/6/11 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cartertucker 2,566 Posted September 3, 2008 Thankyou Kate, that gives me a starting point, I must admit, I did 'Google' & it was all a bit mind googling! LOL.....A click on your chick for all your help! :yes: Kelly.:smile: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest TheArmChairDetective Posted September 3, 2008 Have you looked here http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/templates/CT101471741033.aspx Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cartertucker 2,566 Posted September 3, 2008 Have you looked herehttp://office.microsoft.com/en-us/templates/CT101471741033.aspx That is perfect :yes:....Thankyou so much, I shall save that link on my 'favourites' im sure I will use that again. Your not called the 'Armchair Detective' for nothing! Many Thanks again, Chicking Clicks heading your way! Kelly.:smile: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest TheArmChairDetective Posted September 3, 2008 My pleasure young lady. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
saunders clan 1,839 Posted September 3, 2008 Gosh that is a wicked link! I too am clicking you Armchair guy! Fibrous Plasterer (dryliner) MODL 4412-11 - AQF3/Pathway E TRA sent 8/4/09 passed 6/5/09 - 175 visa lodged 2/6/09 - Medicals received 4/4/11 - Police checks uploaded 3/11 - More work evidence sent 14/6/11 - APPROVED 16/6/11 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
saunders clan 1,839 Posted September 3, 2008 Gosh that is a wicked link! I too am clicking you Armchair guy! Oh, I can't til later! Obviously clicked you not long ago! Fibrous Plasterer (dryliner) MODL 4412-11 - AQF3/Pathway E TRA sent 8/4/09 passed 6/5/09 - 175 visa lodged 2/6/09 - Medicals received 4/4/11 - Police checks uploaded 3/11 - More work evidence sent 14/6/11 - APPROVED 16/6/11 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest TheArmChairDetective Posted September 3, 2008 Remember, if you dont have microsoft office you wont be able to download everything. I will have a look at the open office org site to see if they have templates. Open office is the free alternative to microsoft software Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
