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GladToBeFree · Joined: 27 May 2010 Posts: 45

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cmp45 · Joined: 17 Aug 2004 Posts: 1475 Location: KSA

You have two alternatives; give up and look else where or spend some time creating fake letterheads for your references.

I am left wondering how it is that schools you worked for did not have a letterhead...isn't having a company logo/letterhead standard practice in running a business...no?

Company logos/letterheads are the mainstream method of projecting a professional image, even dodgey places have letterhead/logos.
that next job (you will eventually get one) ensure that the company has some sort of letterhead and obtain the reference prior to leaving...

Glenski · Joined: 15 Jan 2003 Posts: 12844 Location: Hokkaido, JAPAN

Many places around the world probably don't have company/school letterhead. None of mine in Japan ever did. If the reference is high enough rank to be on a company/school web site, point that out and have them provide an email to be contacted. Your potential employers are just trying to avoid being ripped off by fake credentials.

Big Poppa Pump · Joined: 28 May 2010 Posts: 167

Download gimp, find a scanner, scan your letters to disk, create lovely letterhead, and cut and paste.

I see no issues here that can't be overcome.

desertdust · Joined: 02 Jan 2011 Posts: 57

Gladtobefree, take the advice of the last poster and do what you have to do. Cut and paste.

I am left wondering how it is that schools you worked for did not have a letterhead...isn't having a company logo/letterhead standard practice in running a business...no?

cmp45, it may be a common business practice in some parts of the world but in many parts of Asia, small to medium schools and some large government run institutions, will not have beautiful logos on A4 copier paper with a well written reference in English. It is of no importance to them. However, it is important that teachers/instructors obtain a written reference from their former employer before they sever their ties. Also get the all important CHOP or STAMP in RED ink with a signature, preferbly written in Chinese/Korean and in English. An email address as well from your supervisor will be more valuable as most persons now communicate by email. Get your references at least a month before you go. Then any corrections can be made and words changed etc. Hope this helps. Good luck. D. Shocked

naturegirl321 · Joined: 04 May 2003 Posts: 9041 Location: home sweet home

If you have your former employers emails or phone numbers, pass those one. Next time, get a couple of letters before you leave your job. I have letters like that and just looked at them and they don-t have contact info on them, such as emails or phone numbers.

I scan the letters and send those to prospective employers. SOmetimes they-re good enough, sometimes they ask for their emails.