SLORs

[Rct. Murf]

Recruit Murphy reporting for duty. 

First of all, thanks to all forum members.  Reading through the Army.ca forums has answered many of my questions about the Canadian Army.  Also, you are all true patriots and have my respect.

Now I'll get down to business.  I recently came back from my first contact with my CF recruiter.  He gave me my full application package and told me everything I needed to bring back next time.  I was told to bring two SLORs (standard letter of reference).  One of the SLORs must be composed by someone that I've known for at least five years.  I've only known my current employer for two years.  My previous employer: three years. 

What kinds of people can compose SLORs?  Do they have to be bosses?  Does my relationship with these people have to be fairly active over those five years? 

After I find my SIN card, and I get my second SLOR, I will be ready to return to my recruiter and apply. 


Murf 

 

[Rct. Murf]

BTW.  I am applying for a non-commissioned position in the Infantry.

 

[Freight_Train]

Copied from recruiting process, found here - http://army.ca/forums/threads/16014.0.html
Who Can Be A Reference

References are individuals who are adults, are not relatives, come generally from three different areas of your life, and who in total, can provide you with at least five (5) years of continuous coverage. It is advisable to choose references who can provide information about you from a variety of different perspectives.

Professional References: These persons are former or current co-workers or employers.

Educational References: These individuals can be former or current teachers or professors who will attest to how quickly you learn and how diligent you are/were as a student.

Personal References: These persons are friends, neighbours, religious leaders, bankers or other professionals who have known you through various stages of your life. These people will be able to tell the interviewer about your personal character.


Supporting Your Reference

ASK PERMISSION: Before volunteering a name as a reference, be sure to ask for their permission. By asking permission, you will show your respect for the reference and their busy schedule. Although most of the time the reference will be pleased to help you in your career search, some previous employers may not wish to help. You need to respect your reference's wishes before submitting their name for a follow-up phone call.

PROVIDE YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION: Before you give a name of a reference to the Recruiting Centre, it is suggested that you give your reference a copy of your resum鬠as well a description of the occupation for which you are applying and a list of special skills and abilities that you would like for your reference to note during the reference check. The easier it is for a reference to assist you, the more likely that he or she will agree to be your reference.

POSSIBLE QUESTIONS: Here is a list of the type of questions that may be asked of your reference:

How long have you known the applicant?

Describe how the applicant interacts with other people.

What do you believe are the applicant's strengths and weaknesses?

Is the applicant trustworthy and reliable?

How would you describe the quality of the applicant's work?


THANK YOUR REFERENCES: References will appreciate knowing how your file is proceeding. Periodically during the application process, call or send a letter of thanks to your references and provide an update on your situation.


Source:  Canadian Forces Recruiting-Preparing For Your References

 

[Rct. Murf]

Thank you.  That helped very much. 

But, on my recruiting CD, which contains printable application forms, also has extensive forms for references to fill out...  But these forms are printable for officer candidates.  Should my references compose their own letters or fill out one of these extensive forms?  Keeping in mind that I am not applying for an officer position.

 

[Tracker]

There are three different letter forms on your disk, ROTP,MP and standard, only worry about what applies to you.  Even though the guide says,"who in total, can provide you with at least five (5) years of continuous coverage", at least one of your refferences has to have known you for 5 years.  The people that you use as refferences must use the forms provided on the CD, you can print them off and have them fill them out by hand.

 

[Scott]

Just a word of caution, you can not use a former landlord as a reference. I tried using my old landlord because I had a basement suite and he and I had grown quite closeduring the time I lived there, he might as well be a part of my family now, but according to the CFRC, my relationship with him is due to a financial agreement that we had and therefore he does not qualify.

Now, bankers and the like qualify because they do not know you or have not come to know you through an arrangement that gives them personal gain, a landlord does.

 

[Rct. Murf]

There are three different letter forms on your disk, ROTP,MP and standard, only worry about what applies to you.   Even though the guide says,"who in total, can provide you with at least five (5) years of continuous coverage", at least one of your refferences has to have known you for 5 years.   The people that you use as refferences must use the forms provided on the CD, you can print them off and have them fill them out by hand.

So even though I am not applying for an ROTP or MP position, I have to print off the SLOR forms that are in the ROTP and MP section of the CD?  Because, as I'm sure you know, the standard section does not have SLOR forms.

 

[PhilipJFry]

So even though I am not applying for an ROTP or MP position, I have to print off the SLOR forms that are in the ROTP and MP section of the CD?   Because, as I'm sure you know, the standard section does not have SLOR forms.

If you're not applying for ROTP or MP, I don't think you have to fill the ROTP or MP letters... On the CD, there are standard letters of reference. Go in printable forms, all other occupations, letters of reference. The file is named letter_ref_e.pdf. I applied for officer DEO about a month ago and I have to get those letters too. Hope this helps.