* should be on company letterhead
* indicate clearly on the letterhead,
- the full address of the company,
- any telephone and fax numbers, and
- email and website addresses
* the job title
* a brief job description
* precise dates of employment
* clearly state whether employment
- whether permanent or temporary
- full or part time
- the main five duties undertaken
- the salary earned
- position/s held
* demonstrated levels of competence with
- any computer languages,
- the various types of hardware and software used and
- the extent of involvement with any major projects.
* have the name and position of the person authorised to sign theemployment reference typed or stamped below that person's signature. Areference with an illegible signature will not be accepted
* include the direct contact number of the person writing the reference