Employment Reference Letter
Need a work reference from a manager or employer, or asked to write one? A clear, truthful employment reference written from facts the referee knows: the role, the dates and the person's skills and work, which the referee reads, agrees with and signs. Saves your referee the writing.
What this document does
- Written in your referee's voice, from facts they know: how they know you, your role and your dates.
- Sets out your duties, skills, performance and conduct, with the examples your referee confirms, and no made-up praise.
- Keeps to your work: nothing about health, family or other private matters.
- Includes their contact details so an employer can check the reference.
- Your referee reads it, agrees with every word and signs and dates it.
- You read it first, then download it for your referee to read and sign. Nothing is sent to anyone else.
What we'll ask you
Plain-English questions, one at a time. No legal knowledge needed — if you don't know an answer exactly, your best estimate is fine.
- Has the referee agreed to give this reference, and will they read it and sign it before it is used?
- How does the referee know the person?
- What is the referee's full name? Just the name.
- The referee's job title and business.
- Who is the reference for? The person's full name.
- Who should it be addressed to? A name and business if you know them; otherwise write 'Hiring Manager'.
- The job: the person's role or roles, whether full time, part time or casual, and the dates they worked there.
- What does the referee know about the person's work? Their main duties, skills, performance and conduct, with a specific example or two.
- The referee's phone number or email, so an employer can check the reference.
- Is there anything the referee does not want to say? You can skip this.optional
- You review it first · Nothing is sent to anyone else
- 2 free amendments included
- All Australian states and territories
- Stripe secured · 256-bit encrypted
From your answers to a finished Job Reference in three steps
Answer 10 quick questions
Who signs, what is agreed and the key terms. Plain English, one question at a time.
We write it, calmly and clearly
Your Employment Reference Letter is written from your answers in plain English, in the tone you choose, then formatted as a clean one-page PDF. Usually ready within about five minutes.
Review, confirm, receive
The draft lands in your dashboard for you to read. Change anything that isn't right (two free amendments), confirm it, and we email you the final PDF. Nothing is sent to anyone else.
Ready? Start now.
No card required until the end. No account needed to start.
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Everything about the Employment Reference Letter
How much does the Job Reference cost?
A flat $29 AUD, including GST. There is no card required to start, no subscription and no hourly rate. You see a summary of your answers before you pay.
How long does it take?
There are 10 questions, which take a few minutes to answer. The letter is usually ready in about 5 minutes after payment, any time of day.
Is it sent to anyone?
No. You read it first, then download it for your referee to read and sign. Nothing is sent to anyone else.
What if something is wrong?
Your referee reads it first and can change anything before they sign. It must say only what they know and agree with.
Can I write my own reference?
No. The reference is from your referee, in their words and signed by them. It says only what they know and agree with, and includes their contact details so an employer can check it. We only prepare it once you confirm your referee has agreed to give it.
Who signs it?
Your referee. The letter has a signature and date line for them. They read it first and can change anything before they sign.
What if my former employer will not give a reference?
This letter only works when the referee agrees. For a record of your job title and dates, Claim Done also has an Employment Records Request, also $29.
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A few quick questions and your Employment Reference Letter is ready in minutes. No card required until the end.
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