Start and end dates of the employment should be clearly mentioned in each employment reference letter. These dates must be specified in a DD/MM/YY format. If your employment is “Current”, the employer reference should state the term “To Date” and MUST include the date the reference was written.

Employment reference must include all the duties and responsibilities performed by the candidate in the period of their employment. And it is very important that those responsibilities are relevant to the nominated occupation.

Clearly include the total worked hours (Full time or Part time). It must be a minimum of 20 hours per week.

Must include the country where employment was undertaken. If you have worked in multiple countries for one company, the employment reference must clearly show the specific dates and corresponding locations where the employment was completed.

References must be signed by your employer or a person authorized by your employer. The name, position and contact details of the person making the reference must be clearly included.

Employment reference letter must be certified as a valid copy by authorized notary.
There are few things that you should not include in your reference.