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Experience Letter Format

An experience letter, also called an experience certificate, is issued by an employer to a former employee certifying the period of employment, designations held and main responsibilities. Written in a to-whomsoever-it-may-concern format, it is used by the employee for new jobs, visas and higher studies.

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[Company Logo][Company Name]

EXPERIENCE CERTIFICATE

Ref. No.:
[Reference Number]
Date:
[Date]

TO WHOMSOEVER IT MAY CONCERN

This is to certify that Mr. / Ms. [Employee Name], Employee ID [Employee ID], was employed with [Company Name], [Company Address], from [Date of Joining] to [Last Working Day].

During this period, [he / she / they] held the following positions:

DesignationDepartmentFromTo
[Designation][Department][DD/MM/YYYY][DD/MM/YYYY]
[Designation][Department][DD/MM/YYYY][DD/MM/YYYY]

[His / Her / Their] key responsibilities included:

  • [Responsibility 1]
  • [Responsibility 2]
  • [Responsibility 3]
  • [Responsibility 4]

During [his / her / their] tenure, [Employee Name] was found to be [sincere, hardworking and dependable]. [He / She / They] left the organisation on [his / her / their] own accord after serving the notice period.

We wish [him / her / them] every success in future endeavours.

For verification, please contact [HR Name] at [HR Email] or [HR Phone].

For [Company Name]
[Authorised Signatory]
[Designation]
(Company Seal)

What this template includes

  • To whomsoever it may concern heading
  • Full name and employee ID
  • Exact period of employment
  • Designations held with dates if promoted
  • Brief summary of key responsibilities
  • Statement on conduct, kept factual
  • Authorised signature, seal and contact for verification

When to use it

  • An employee leaves after completing exit formalities
  • A former employee requests proof of work experience for a new job
  • Visa, immigration or higher-education applications need verified experience
  • Professional registrations require a record of relevant experience

How to customise this template

  1. 1List every designation held with dates if the employee was promoted
  2. 2Write three to five responsibility lines with the manager's input
  3. 3Use a neutral conduct line if there were issues, rather than praise
  4. 4Add verification contact details and print on letterhead

HR tips

  • Keep it accurate; inflated experience letters create verification problems later
  • Do not mention salary unless requested in writing by the employee
  • Match dates with the relieving letter
  • Use a consistent format for all employees

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Frequently asked questions

Is an experience letter the same as an experience certificate?+

Yes, the terms are used interchangeably in India. Both certify the period of service and role.

Can an employee get an experience letter during the notice period?+

Usually it is issued after the last working day. During notice, HR can issue a notice period confirmation or employment certificate instead.

Should salary be mentioned in an experience letter?+

It is not standard. Salary details are confidential and are usually confirmed through payslips or a separate salary certificate if the employee asks.