Providing References
You may be asked to provide a reference about a former employee. Often this presents no problem, but occasionally compliments cannot honestly be given. When this occurs, be especially careful about what you write. Because recent federal laws permit people to examine their personal files, precautions are necessary to prevent a legal suit against your company. A lawyer or your company’s...
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A letter requesting data from a job applicant is used when the employer has inadequate information about the prospective employee. It should clearly state the type of information needed and explain the need for it. Dear [[Recipient]]: Thank you for your reply to our advertisement, and for your resume. We wish to learn more about your abilities and how you might fit into our organization. Please...
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To avoid possible legal complications, some companies decline to provide any other information than dates of employment about former employees. Sometimes, however, you may receive helpful information, especially if it is complimentary to your applicant. Often a letter requesting, “Any details that may be helpful in our decision to hire John Jones will be sincerely appreciated,” may...
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With this type of letter, the employer is hedging his bets and buying time. The applicant is not an ideal choice, but may be acceptable if the first or second selected employee doesn’t work out. Also, the interest of the applicant is retained while the employer searches for a better candidate. Letter 1 Dear [[Recipient]]: Thank you for your resume. So many applicants have responded to our...
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Sample life insurance sale letter. Dear Manchester Unity Customer: As you know, Westpac Bank, known for its service to Melburnians since 1852, makes available to you many financial services including your convenient Master Card account. We are pleased that Westpac has selected us to add to these services by making available to you a product design for the protection of your estate and the...
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