How much details- work reference?

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Nick1978 - 29 Jul 2006 02:32 GMT

How much details is supposed to have work reference? Can it be
just like:

Person was working full time from that date to present on that position.
His responsibilities were blah blah blah

Is that enough?

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kiltedjedi - 29 Jul 2006 03:00 GMT

> How much details is supposed to have work reference? Can it be
> just like:
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>
> Is that enough?

I have 4 references appended to my CV, 3 professional and 1 semi-
professional/personal. Since doing that I have had 4 calls from
Adelaide agencies in the last month regarding it. Before that there
were no bites on my CV.

HAve them to take with you, try and get more immediate ones about role,
responsibilities and hpw you exceeded them.

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katsmajic - 29 Jul 2006 06:49 GMT

> How much details is supposed to have work reference? Can it be
> just like:
[quoted text clipped - 3 lines]
>
> Is that enough?

Hi, is this for your TRA or just work related?
for your tra they need to be really detailed, cover job title, start &
finish date, f/t or p/t, then your tasks/duties, tools used etc...
my oh's refs were between 4 - 7 pages long.
for work it is usual over in oz to have detailed ref's, attached to
your cv...from what ive gathered anyway!
good luck

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atiq.moosa@gmail.com - 29 Jul 2006 08:50 GMT

(For IT people )

These should be on company letterhead and include the job title, a
brief job description and precise dates of employment. They should also
clearly state whether employment was full or part-time along with
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. Letters of appointment or
contracts are not accepted

Reagrds

Atiq

> > How much details is supposed to have work reference? Can it be
> > just like:
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> your cv...from what ive gathered anyway!
> good luck

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Nick1978 - 29 Jul 2006 09:44 GMT

> Hi, is this for your TRA or just work related?
> for your tra they need to be really detailed, cover job title, start &
[quoted text clipped - 3 lines]
> your cv...from what ive gathered anyway!
> good luck

It's for ACS

Thanks

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jayjd12 - 29 Jul 2006 20:10 GMT

> It's for ACS
>
> Thanks

Hi Nick

Just read your other thread on the CBOK (fun isnt it)?

Ensure your references are detailed, the ACS are looking again for
evidence that you do what you say you do, the CBOK may relate to this!

I would suggest at least a couple of pages, I know of people who have
failed due to lack of evidence from cv, so make sure your boss is aware.

Half the time (I believe) its you who ends up writing it, as the boss
will not want to write an essay on your behalf, plus unless they are
really switched on they dont have a clue about what you do anyway. If
this is the case ensure he agrees the content and signs it, and, all
should be well.

Good luck

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Nick1978 - 30 Jul 2006 01:09 GMT

> Hi Nick
>
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>
> Good luck

Thanks jayjd,

I'm getting tired of this RPL stuff. Course of study, RPL application
form, resume, 2 project report....50 pages already ! Can't wait to send
and erase all these documents for good.

I sure would like to include RPL as the most difficult project in my
whole career :)

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Kangaroorick - 31 Jul 2006 12:05 GMT

> Thanks jayjd,
>
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> I sure would like to include RPL as the most difficult project in my
> whole career :)

Thats funny.....
project report #1
Applying for RPL
Duration: seems like a life time :)

Gd luck with ur application, Ive just got back from getting my refs and
certs certified, will be sending it off tomorrow.

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How much details- work reference?