12.1   Sample of What to Give to Your Reference

Hi Cici,

This is Sam Chao from Alpha Team. As you requested I have compiled information that will help you give me a good reference. I have also attached my resume.

My technical skills:
  • Problem Solving
  • Coding
  • GUI Design
  • System Software
  • Management Skill
  • Database Applications
  • Software Detail Design
  • There are more in my resume as well.

    My interests:
  • Software Applications
  • System Software
  • Database Design
  • Networking
  • Software Development

    My responsibilities in JFESS project are:
      Designed Graphical User Interface (GUI) for the system.
      Coded two modules:
        1. Taking data from the database - put it into the Excel file for survey’s reports.
        2. Taking data from the database - put it into the Excel file for webmaster posting the information on the web.

    Beside that I was responsible for:
  • Managed group meetings and handled project risk management.
  • Initially designed and created the JFESSDb database.
  • Partially involved in most aspects of the software lifecycle.
  • Recommend the best solutions for the team.

    Those are my strengths and my responsibilities in the JFESS project.

    Thank you very much.

    Sincerely,
    Sam Chao

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