Recently, I have seen young people posting their service letters, obtained from their workplaces, on their LinkedIn and Facebook profiles, rather than posting their achievements. Is it necessary to post a service letter, which pertains to a different subject matter, on social media? Let’s examine the actual necessity of these “service letters” and what a “certificate of achievement” really means.
A service letter and a certificate of achievement are entirely different documents serving distinct purposes.
Service letter
A service letter is issued by an employer to an employee. It verifies the employee’s employment details, such as start date, designation, and end date. It may also include details about the employee’s salary. Service letters are typically required for applications like visas, loans, or admissions where proof of employment is necessary. Also most of the time these documents include employer’s signatures, internal data as well.
Certificate of achievement
A certificate of achievement, on the other hand, is awarded to an individual in recognition of their accomplishment or participation in a program, course, or competition. It highlights the recipient’s skills or knowledge gained in a specific area. Certificates of achievement are valuable for showcasing one’s qualifications and building a strong resume.
Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts
Winston Churchill
Posting something is not the case. Posting relevant things is the matter. This post is open to thoughts and I hope it serves what you need to know about these documents.