Writing a reference

Re: Writing a reference

loobylou — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 18:16:05 GMT

Thanks for the tips! Have written and sent it now, hope I didnt waffle too much

Re: Writing a reference

Maisy — Tue, 25 Jan 2011 21:06:17 GMT

I agree with Dippy and Princess - I don't think you need to go into great detail really but as mentioned a sentance or so on the important bits like overall work, timekeeping, team work etc will be beneficial. Adding that you would re-employ (if appropriate) will be a bonus point and puts forward a good opinion of the applicant,

Re: Writing a reference

Dippy — Tue, 25 Jan 2011 21:01:22 GMT

I would include things like punctuality, appearance, standards of customer/patient care, flexibility re working hours, sick record and general overall nursing skills/anything extra which has stood out to you. You don't need to say much about each, even just a sentence on each one will suffice but the fact you have mentioned them in a positive manner means that the person at the other end isn't wondering about specifics which you may have omitted (on the basis that you're not supposed to lie but can omit to tell them something unless they specifically ask!) Hope that helps.

Re: Writing a reference

Louise B — Tue, 25 Jan 2011 21:00:38 GMT

When I wrote references if I thought highly of some one I would finish with

"X has our best wishes for her future success" and / or "your gain will be our loss" (or something similar) (basically get the message across that you would employ that person again in a heart beat as that speaks volumes)