o.k. let’s face it, everyone likes to be complimented. It’s part of human nature. And when we do a good job, we have earned the praise. After a while it’s usually forgotten. When an employee is terminated, in most cases they are not going to get a recommendation letter, so it is always good practice to keep hard copies of all awards, praises and recognitions you earn at work, as they happen. If you can scan them, even better. Many potential employers want to see recommendations or speak to prior employers, supervisors, clients or peers.
You can never really have too many recommendations. If you have a good working relationship with your boss, you should ask for a recommendation letter for your portfolio. It should be on company logo paper and should be dated and signed by whoever is writing it for you. It should state your job title/position and state your name and Israeli ID number. It should have your start date (and end date if relevant) but they should be kept precise and not be overdone. They should describe the functions you served and job responsibilities as well as describing your ability and skills.
It’s a good idea to get contact information, such as email and cell phone number from superiors who resign the company to move on or get promoted.
Sometimes a verbal recommendation is just as good.
Remember: A good portfolio of recommendations and citations is always a welcome addition to your cv.
Moshe Egel-Tal, CSPP
Founder and CEO, Israpay "making payroll simple"
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