{"id":100306,"date":"2024-02-16T07:04:26","date_gmt":"2024-02-16T07:04:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/?p=100306"},"modified":"2024-03-18T05:07:01","modified_gmt":"2024-03-18T05:07:01","slug":"employee-reference-letter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/employee-reference-letter\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Write An Employee Reference Letter (With Samples)"},"content":{"rendered":"Reading Time: <\/span> 10<\/span> minutes<\/span><\/span>\n

Writing a reference letter is something that we’re obligated to do once in a blue moon \u2013 unless you work in HR. But even if you have experience in writing reference letters, it’s not uncommon to sit down and stare at a blank screen without any idea what to write about a particular employee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If that’s you right now, don’t worry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even professional authors have bouts of writer’s block. <\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

We feel the pressure because we know that writing a reference letter has a tangible impact on the employee’s future opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this article, we’ll strip away that pressure and furnish you with inspiration on what and how to write a reference letter \u2013 and we’ll even throw in a couple of templates for good measure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Related: How To Write A Warning Letter To An Employee<\/a>).<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What Is The Protocol For Writing Reference Letters In Australia?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Unlike in other English-speaking countries, like the US and the UK, Australian companies don\u2019t typically use reference letters as part of the hiring process. They\u2019re mainly used for scholarships, grants, and university admissions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In rare circumstances, a candidate may wish to appendix a reference to their portfolio for a job application if they\u2019ve worked:<\/p>\n\n\n\n