While sorting out some old paperwork I found my references. I essentially wrote them for the clients after talking to them to see what they would allow. For example no-one would just state I was brilliant and that they should just let me in
Each reference was different because you don't want it obvious that everyone is following a template. The reason I wrote them for them is because if I was waiting for them to do it I would probably still be waiting for them now
The ones from my clients were done on their company headed stationary.
They stated what the position was of the person writing the reference, the date, how they came to know me, how long I'd been working with that company, what skills I had used while there and what specific projects I had worked on.
I also sent character references, and references from my company secretary about the new skills I was learning although I hadn't put them in to practice yet.
I also sent copies of any memberships for example British Computer Society and the Professional Contractors Group.
Basically anything that supported I would be a valuable addition to Australia in the IT world.
Hope that helps,
Karen