Need help with writing a letter to an old employer???

Question

I have to write a letter to my old employer asking about my superannuation and a reference and I dont know how to begin please help!!!

Answer 1

Dear (name of employer, if addressed to a person),
You would recall that I worked with you from (date) to (date). It was a pleasure to have worked with you in the company.
I have a small request to make to you. There is an amount owing to me from the company from the superannuation fund. If there is a standard form for claiming this amount, please do send it to me. I will return it to you for processing the claim.
I am in the process of applying for another job.You know that a prospective employer would normally make a reference to the previous employer about the applicant. I cant think of another better person than you for this purpose.
Would it be alright if I gave your name as a reference for this purpose? I am sure that knowing my work, you wouldnt hesitate to answer such a reference. In case you have any hesitation in this regard, do please let me know soon. I can then ask someone alse.
You have my phone number in your diary, and so please feel free to call me whenever you want.
Thanks for your help.
Yours sincerely,

Answer 2

I think it depends on how well you knew/know the person on how formal the letter should be.

If you are writing to Sir/Madam or Whom it Concerns then sign off with Yours Faithfully.

Make is concise. Use short sentences... and good grammar and correct spelling

I would add all my contacts at the top of the letter to save anyone having to look up those details.

I would contact the person by phone if that was possible first; then confirm request by letter.

Answer 3

i might want firstly some thing like, "expensive ________" and then end with some thing like "actually ________" yet as for the middle, merely be cordial and specialist. perchance with extra tips i might want to be extra help!!