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Work experience letter samples
Editable templates for different situations. Replace the [bracketed] parts with your own details. Use the print button to save any template as a PDF.
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These are templates, not certificates. A work experience letter must be issued by the employer or institution and must match their records. Don't add details that aren't true.
Request letter for a work experience certificate
Use case: When you are leaving a job or need your employer's confirmation of your employment.
To,
[HR Manager / Manager's Name]
[Company Name]
[Company Address]
Subject: Request for work experience certificate
Dear [Name],
I worked as [Job Title] at [Company Name] from [Start Date] to [End Date]. I am writing to request a work experience certificate for my records.
It would be helpful if the certificate included my job title, the dates of employment, and a short description of my responsibilities. I can provide my employee ID or any other details you need to locate my records.
Thank you for your time. I would be grateful for your help.
Yours sincerely,
[Your Full Name]
[Employee ID, if any]
[Phone] | [Email]
Send this to HR or your manager and keep a copy. Only the employer can issue the certificate.
Work experience certificate (issued by the employer)
Use case: The document an employer gives an employee when they leave, confirming their role and dates.
[Company Letterhead]
Date: [Date]
To Whom It May Concern
This is to certify that [Employee Full Name] (Employee ID: [ID]) was employed with [Company Name] as [Job Title] in the [Department] department from [Start Date] to [End Date].
During this period, [Employee Name] was responsible for [brief description of main duties].
[Optional: This certificate is issued at the employee's request for [purpose].]
For verification, please contact [HR contact name, designation, phone and email].
For [Company Name]
[Authorised Signatory Name]
[Designation]
[Company Seal / Stamp, if used]
For employers and HR teams. Use details from your own records and have it signed by an authorised person.
Internship completion letter
Use case: A letter confirming a completed internship, used for applications, college records or visa files.
[Company Letterhead]
Date: [Date]
Subject: Internship completion letter
This letter confirms that [Intern Full Name] (Student ID: [ID], [University / College Name]) completed an internship with [Company Name] as [Intern Role] from [Start Date] to [End Date], for a total of [number] weeks / [number] hours.
During the internship, [Intern Name] worked on [main projects or tasks] and [key achievement, if any].
[Optional: The internship was [paid / unpaid].]
For verification, please contact [Name, designation, email, phone].
[Authorised Signatory Name]
[Designation]
[Company Name]
Whether an internship counts as work experience depends on the institution you are applying to. See the guides page.
Part-time or volunteer experience letter
Use case: For part-time, volunteer or community roles where hours and duties are the key details.
[Organisation Letterhead]
Date: [Date]
To Whom It May Concern
This is to confirm that [Name] volunteered / worked part-time with [Organisation Name] as [Role] from [Start Date] to [End Date], for approximately [hours per week] hours per week.
Duties included [brief description of duties].
For verification, please contact [Name, designation, email, phone].
[Authorised Signatory Name]
[Designation]
Hours per week help when a programme asks for hours rather than years, like the hours mode on the calculator.
Teaching experience letter
Use case: For teachers at schools, colleges or coaching centres who need proof of teaching experience.
[School / College Letterhead]
Date: [Date]
To Whom It May Concern
This is to certify that [Teacher Name] has been employed at [School / College Name] as [Designation, e.g. Assistant Teacher] teaching [Subject(s)] to [Class / Level] from [Start Date] to [End Date].
During this period, [Teacher Name] was responsible for lesson planning, classroom teaching, assessment and [other duties].
The teacher's conduct and performance during this period were [satisfactory / good / excellent].
For verification, please contact [Principal / HR name, designation, phone and email].
[Principal / Authorised Signatory]
[School / College Name and Seal]
Teaching letters are often needed for teaching jobs and visas. Check the exact wording the applicant needs.
Self-declaration of work experience
Use case: A personal statement of your experience, used only when a formal certificate is not available and the recipient accepts one.
To Whom It May Concern
I, [Full Name], [father's / mother's / spouse's name, if required], residing at [Address], hereby declare that I worked as [Job Title] at [Company Name / Self-employed / Freelance] from [Start Date] to [End Date].
My main duties were [brief description].
I confirm that the information above is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I can provide supporting documents such as [payslips / bank statements / contracts / client invoices] on request.
Place: [City]
Date: [Date]
Signature: ____________________
[Full Name]
Use this only when it is accurate and the recipient accepts a self-declaration. Many applications need an employer certificate, and a false statement can cause serious problems.
Employment reference letter for a visa or immigration file
Use case: A detailed employer letter showing job title, duties, pay and dates, commonly requested for skilled-migration applications.
[Company Letterhead]
Date: [Date]
To Whom It May Concern
Re: Employment reference for [Employee Full Name], date of birth [DOB]
[Employee Name] has been employed by [Company Name], located at [Company Address], as [Job Title] since [Start Date]. [He / She / They] currently work(s) [full-time / part-time] for [number] hours per week.
Main duties:
- [Duty 1]
- [Duty 2]
- [Duty 3]
Salary: [Amount and currency] per [year / month]
[Employee Name] is in good standing with the company.
For verification, please contact [Name, designation, email, phone].
[Authorised Signatory Name]
[Designation]
Immigration programmes have specific rules on what a letter must include. Check the official requirements for the country and programme before you use this.