Employer's exit letter is missing job duties

Documents Needed

Salary slips
Show your job designation/title — useful for validating your role when the exit letter is thin.
Skill/service certificate (some employers issue these instead of a full reference letter)
Should include duties, position, and duration of service, though it may not show gross salary.

Step-by-Step

For CEC applicants whose employer-issued document (e.g., a resignation or exit certificate) doesn't spell out job duties:

Use your salary slips to back up your designation/title — they document your job title even if the main letter is silent on duties.

Check whether your employer offers an alternative document. Some large employers (the thread cites TCS as an example) issue a 'skill certificate' through their portal that includes duties, position, and duration of service — even if it lacks a gross salary figure, it can supplement a thin reference letter.

Combining a duties-focused document (skill certificate or letter of explanation) with salary slips for designation proof is a reasonable way to fill gaps left by an incomplete employer letter.

Dos, Don'ts & Tips

Tip: Check if your employer's HR portal offers a 'skill certificate' or similar document listing duties, position, and duration of service.
Do: Use salary slips to confirm your job title/designation when your main reference letter is incomplete.

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Employer's exit letter is missing job duties — what CEC applicants used instead

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Dos, Don'ts & Tips

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