Tom
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Registered: 3rd Apr 02
Location: Wirral, Merseyside
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I've applied for a tenenacy on a flat and been told I need to get a reference off my workplace. My boss is going away tomorrow so has asked me to draft something, just need to know what info do I include (I si t just employment length, bit of a character reference and history etc?)?
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willay
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Registered: 10th Nov 02
Location: Roydon, Essex
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Shall we make you a reference based on posts you have made to off day?
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JadeM
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Registered: 9th Feb 06
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Just how long hes known you & you have remained in constant employment with *company name* for *no of years* something like that would do I quess 
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Tom
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Registered: 3rd Apr 02
Location: Wirral, Merseyside
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Willay I think that might be a hindrance, maybe 
Col yeah suppose so, was wanting to do something a bit over the top seeing as how my credit history is a bit poor (got mum going guarantor
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Andrew
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Registered: 5th May 04
Location: Skoda Octavia Estate, Ford Puma
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I had to get one of those. Basically saying i was reliable and sensible.
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Andrew
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Registered: 5th May 04
Location: Skoda Octavia Estate, Ford Puma
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Come to think of it Tom, i still have a copy of mine. Was looking for my driving Licence the other day and come across them. I'll e-mail you them one evening.
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JadeM
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quote:
Originally posted by Andrew
I had to get one of those. Basically saying i was reliable and sensible.
You got your company to lie for you  
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Andrew
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Registered: 5th May 04
Location: Skoda Octavia Estate, Ford Puma
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People in Liverpool will do anything for a fiver
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Tom
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Registered: 3rd Apr 02
Location: Wirral, Merseyside
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I am not going to mention my previous discaplinary
Andrew I need to do it today really....
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Ally
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Registered: 2nd Jul 03
Location: Pontypool Drives: a Skoda
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Confidential - Request for Reference
date...............
name of applicant..............
The above has applied for a job as ................................ with us and has suggested you might provide a reference, or has agreed that we can contact you for one. I'd be grateful for you to provide whatever details you feel able to according to the criteria below. Please don't write anything that might compromise you or your organisation (if applicable), although where clear evidence exists of significant negative history, especially of a serious nature, then we'd be grateful such information.
If you'd prefer to speak on the phone please call me on ..................
Delete/ignore as applicable.
1. The above person was/is employed with us as .............................................. date(s) ........................
(provide estimates if precise dates are not readily available)
2. General character
3. Attitude
4. Relationships with others/peers/subordinates
5. Team-working
6. Personal integrity and honesty
6. Reliability
7. Calmness under pressure
8. Competence (state skills if appropriate..........................)
9. Ambition
10. Overall performance in past role(s) with your organisation
11. Would you re-employ the person if a suitable vacancy existed?
12. Any other comments?
Respondent's/Referee's signature ............................................... date..........................
Respondent's/Referee's name and title..........................................................................
On behalf of (employer/organisation, if applicable) .......................................................
Please return this form to .....................................
Reference number ...............................................
Contact details of sender of this request (email, phone, etc) .......................................................
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Ally
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Registered: 2nd Jul 03
Location: Pontypool Drives: a Skoda
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ps - amend/shorten accordingly
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Tom
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Registered: 3rd Apr 02
Location: Wirral, Merseyside
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Ally that's spot on, fank eooow 
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Ally
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Registered: 2nd Jul 03
Location: Pontypool Drives: a Skoda
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np, jst tidy up spelling, grammar and numerical mistakes
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