An experience letter, also called a service letter, experience certificate or certificate of employment, is often the main written proof of a past job. A useful one states the role, dates, hours and duties and is signed by someone who can be contacted.
These articles cover what a strong experience letter includes, formats for jobs abroad, translations, letters from companies that have closed and how employers can tell whether a letter is genuine.
Documents to prove work experience: what payslips, contracts, tax records and letters each prove, how to combine them and how to send them safely.
Service letter vs reference letter: what each one proves, where a relieving letter fits, and which to ask for before you leave a job to work abroad.
A fake experience letter can look better than a real one. Here is what hiring managers can check on the letterhead, dates and signature before they trust it.
An experience letter in the wrong format can stall a job application abroad. Here's what overseas employers expect to see, and how to format yours.
Proof of employment gets harder once a company has closed, but payslips, tax records and referees still work. Here's how to show you had the job.
Employers abroad may discount roles they cannot check. How to prove overseas work experience with experience letters, payslips, tax records and referees.
