Employment Reference Letter (FSW) - Company closed down

[Rajatb29]

Hi All,

I am preparing my documentation for FSW immigration process. One of the companies I worked with has closed down, though I have a letter of reference from that company, which I took at the time of leaving but the contact numbers of the company given on the letterhead are not in use anymore. No body will be able to cross check on those phone numbers.

What should I do in this case? Will really appreciate your advise.

Thanks,
Rajat

 

[rawdah]

Hi All,

I am preparing my documentation for FSW immigration process. One of the companies I worked with has closed down, though I have a letter of reference from that company, which I took at the time of leaving but the contact numbers of the company given on the letterhead are not in use anymore. No body will be able to cross check on those phone numbers.

What should I do in this case? Will really appreciate your advise.

Thanks,
Rajat

Attach the letter of reference which you received from your company with your application and a cover letter explaining the above condition.
Be honest and it will work for you.

 

[jigzyy]

Or don't attach cover letter. Just send them. It's up to them if they cross reference it or not. If they find something is not correct, the least they'll do is to call for an interview. That's it.

 

[Rajatb29]

Thanks for the suggestions guys.

Or don't attach cover letter. Just send them. It's up to them if they cross reference it or not. If they find something is not correct, the least they'll do is to call for an interview. That's it.

In case I don't attach a cover letter and they do check those numbers and don't get any reply, is it possible that they straight away reject my application ?

 

[loncan]

Some of my experience was from a company that closed down also.

What I did was to enclose a copy of the reference given at the time (and some payslips) in order to show that I worked there. I then asked a former colleague from that company to write a short letter verifying the kind of work I was doing etc - this obviously has current phone numbers etc that could then help any checks they might want to do. I also enclosed a note explaining.

I would think this sort of thing happens a lot.

 

[amir82]

I have already been asked to appear in an interview to explain such like situation. My suggestion is to give them information before they ask u themselves. They will check initially through internet and if there is nothing there u gonna explain it to them. Attach as many proof to them that has any relation with u and ur company. It will save ur time and cost. Else things can get complicated.

 

[RAK87]

Dear All,

I am facing a situation where my previous employer no longer exists. I don't have a reference letter, but I do have the end of service letter and payslips.

1. Is it possible to get an explanation signed from the HR or the owner?
2. For obvious reasons, the explanation letter won't be printed on the company letter head, will it be acceptable?
3. Is there any other alternative?

Your quick response would help me proceed with the application.

Thanking you in advance.

Cheers!