Another term Singaporeans use for this document is also 'testimony' and 'statement of service'.sundaymorningstaple wrote:Recommendation letters are nice but not obligatory from the employer if you want the employer to be brutally honest. A good employer may give if asked for, but be careful what you ask for.
This is why I say you should just create your own. Grab a piece of company letterhead. Write down what you just wrote here. Be honest. Then sign it as a department (Human Resources or the department where you worked)... no actual names.machoman wrote:Hello all,
I guess we would just be looking at something like This person was employed with us from beginning date to end date and was drawing xxxx SGD. I am not sure if a character voucher is or any recommendations are necessary.
Would asking for such a letter from the employer after resignation be obliged or entertained?
Thanks
I think should be ok. I have worked for 3 companies in SG till now and all were able to give letters of the above format including the conduct without any issues.machoman wrote:Hello all,
I guess we would just be looking at something like This person was employed with us from beginning date to end date and was drawing xxxx SGD. I am not sure if a character voucher is or any recommendations are necessary.
Would asking for such a letter from the employer after resignation be obliged or entertained?
Thanks
singaporeflyer wrote:I think should be ok. I have worked for 3 companies in SG till now and all were able to give letters of the above format including the conduct without any issues.machoman wrote:Hello all,
I guess we would just be looking at something like This person was employed with us from beginning date to end date and was drawing xxxx SGD. I am not sure if a character voucher is or any recommendations are necessary.
Would asking for such a letter from the employer after resignation be obliged or entertained?
Thanks
If you request politely to your employer or ex-employer they should be ok for it.
plus in Singapore, for mid level jobs, prospective employers ring up the former employers directly, and add to it the need to submit pay slips ... reference letters are not so needed per se ..sundaymorningstaple wrote:Most Singapore employers issue letters if they initiate the release from service, e.g., released due to inability to renew work permit, termination letter, redundency letter, etc, etc.
But if the employee resigned, then usually the only letter is the one the employee must give to the employers (resignation letter).
Recommendation letters are nice but not obligatory from the employer if you want the employer to be brutally honest. A good employer may give if asked for, but be careful what you ask for.
Calling up for reference check makes way more sense than reading a standard letter saying "This guy did a great work and we wish him luck".ecureilx wrote:plus in Singapore, for mid level jobs, prospective employers ring up the former employers directly, and add to it the need to submit pay slips ... reference letters are not so needed per se ..sundaymorningstaple wrote:Most Singapore employers issue letters if they initiate the release from service, e.g., released due to inability to renew work permit, termination letter, redundency letter, etc, etc.
But if the employee resigned, then usually the only letter is the one the employee must give to the employers (resignation letter).
Recommendation letters are nice but not obligatory from the employer if you want the employer to be brutally honest. A good employer may give if asked for, but be careful what you ask for.
yah, and Singapore employers do it, despite they asking sweetly "do you want us to not contact your employer, and if so, explain why" and you happily tick "YES" to that, and then you get a call from your ex-employer saying somebody called ..vishalgupta2 wrote:Calling up for reference check makes way more sense than reading a standard letter saying "This guy did a great work and we wish him luck".
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