ACS Skill Assessment

raheelahmed said:

Hi all,

I am preparing my case for ACS skill assessment and i will be applying under Programmer/Analyst ASCO Code..., I have a question regarding Employer References.

Will it be alright if the letter from HR only describes my responsibilities? (Other than Job Title, Duration...). As per ACS requirements, the only thing i see missing is the description of tools that i have been using in my work...

Best Regards,

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matjones said:

Hi,

If possible you should get a reference letter from a co-worker or manager, explaining some of the projects you have worked on and the skills/tools involved. The more information you can provide the ACS the easier it is for them to approve your application.

Mat

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raheelahmed said:

Hi Mat,
Thanks for the reply. Actually getting a letter from a co-worker or the manager is an issue here. As per the company rules, managers are co-workers are not authorized to use the official letter-head.

Best Regards,

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matjones said:

They don't have to be on official letterhead, but as long as it corroborates the information provided by HR it should do. They should provide as much detail as possible, including how long they have worked with you and the nature of your interactions. Including this information along with your letter from HR can do now harm, and only enhance your application.

Mat

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raheelahmed said:

Well, that would be really great.
Thanks a lot for your help mat, so simply saying that an official letter from HR (Notorized + on original letter head) along with a reference letter from my manager (Not Stamped + an A-4 letter) will do the job. Right?

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matjones said:

Yes, just make sure they clearly state what company they work for, and include contact info etc. It also wouldn't hurt if you add your own personal letter explaining the companies policy on not allowing co-workers/manager to write letters on official letterhead.

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raheelahmed said:

Thanks a lot Mat, really appreciate your help. But just one last question...
Can Statutory Declaration document play a role here?

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matjones said:

Yes. in the statutory declaration you can explain you job role/duties and also include the information regarding HR not allowign the use of company letter head.

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matjones said:

They don't have to be on official letterhead, but as long as it corroborates the information provided by HR it should do. They should provide as much detail as possible, including how long they have worked with you and the nature of your interactions. Including this information along with your letter from HR can do now harm, and only enhance your application.

Mat

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farazfaheem said:

one question: if HR explains the complete information about your projects, roles, tools and languages you worked on and explains the your level of interaction with clients.. I think it would be enough then .. no need reference letter from your manager or co-worker... am I correct?

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Gaurav said:

Hello faraz,
It is fine, but if ur working in a MNC the HR does not know the roles of all employees. Also if DIAC calls up ur HR and ask some technical stuff on ur project, will HR be able to satisfy them is another question (as HR are non-technical persons). So my personal opinion is better to provide reference of ur manager n co-workers along with HR.

All the best. :ranger:

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farazfaheem said:

Thats the point Gaurav... .. also HR need not know about every employees projects or technical stuff......

So i would be needing
1. Reference letter from HR providing general info like designations, bonuses and joining date and over all performance.
2. Reference letter from my manager explaining technical stuff like projects, tools & technologies, roles in the team etc.

Right .!!

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Gaurav said:

Exactly correct Bro,
I have similar issue, just date of joining on HR letter head n will extract the other more imp stuff from manager n co-workers.

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anj1976 said:

attach reference letter anyways from colleagues with respective business cards and id cards, we gave them as well and remember, the more you give, the better. it makes your case stronger and supports your CV. Our case was finalised in flat 19 days. we gave about 90 documents.

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