Dear all
I am in the midst of processing my employment reference letters and I have some concerns hoping can anyone in this group can provide me with some helpful advise...I badly need this urgently
1. My 1st employer was in 2004-2006 the company was sold I think 4-5years ago, I can print the reference letter in company letter head with the help of my ex boss before. The letter head shows the company's contact number & fax I doubt it can be contacted however the letter indicated my ex boss personal hand phone. I am so worried CIC will call the company number if they require further info. What do you think?
It's always possible they'll call to verify. Even if not, you should never make something appear to be other than as it really is because that is a misrepresentation and if they find out it is an automatic rejection. The easy solution is for your ex-boss to write a personal letter instead, and explain that the company has been sold and contacts and records are no longer available. If you have any other supporting documentation you can provide it as well. This is not a fatal defect; CIC has seen many applicants whose former employers no longer exist.
2. Is it necessary to put a date on the reference letter?
Yes If yes, given the above situation can I back dated the work reference letter?
No, that is a misrepresentation.
3. Is it a must to put the NOC number in each reference letter?
No. Your letter writers probably don't know the NOC system and are not in a position to judge which NOC you fit into. Having letter writers mention an NOC seems inauthentic to me. Just have them describe your duties; CIC will fit you into the NOC.
4. My second job was very very short it's only for 3months as I am leaving my homeland soon and under agency. I don't have the pay slip nor my contract with me but I do have a certification of employment hence it doesn't show the total working hours, benefits, detailed duties & responsibilities. Can I just submit my employment certification? Or can I just ignore it as the 3months makes no diff with the points I will got h
You can't leave a gap in time so you will at least need to disclose this employment. If you can't get anything from that company or an ex-boss just explain why and provide whatever documentation you can. It's not a problem. Don't expect points for it though.
5. My third company was liquidated last 2years ago but same thing with my 1st company I can get my ex boss to print & sign the reference letter in company's letter head. Can I just provide my ex boss' mobile number?
See answers above.
6. My current employer is okay except that my direct reporting manager was the Finance Director but she left the company. For 3-4months I am reporting directly to the CEO then we hired new Finance Manager. Usually our CEO/MD signed the reference letter and put the HR in charge as the contact person. In this scenario who shall I get to sign my letter? Actually my CEO has left the company last year and he is willing to sign the letter for me. Any insight please?
The problem with getting your CEO who has left the company to write the letter is that he can no longer sign on company letterhead. It's always better if the letter comes from the company. Choose a letter writer who is willing to work with you on it and who is in a position to know your duties. If it's a fairly new person, they can explain how they know your history--maybe they underwent training and personnel briefings or something. Either way, just choose an honest way to get your point across and you will be fine.
Appreciate you inputs & advice
Thanks & good luck to all!