Experience letter from former employer

[nj1234]

I got ITA to apply under CEC category. I had claimed 50 points for foreign experience (skill transferability) and obtained the following experience letter from my former employer. Does this meet cic requirements for Software Engineer ( NOC A – 2173) ?

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN
This is to certify that Mr XYZ worked with <company name> for a period of one year and six months from <date> to <date> within the capacity of software engineer. His employment status at the company was full-time (40 hours per week).
During his tenure he worked with ABC Team and his responsibilities included testing and validating of different software products developed by (company name).
His tenure with us has been one of mutual satisfaction and we wish him all the best for his future endeavors.

For (company name)
Vice President, Engineering Operations
Name , Signature and company seal

The letter is issued on company’s official letter head. The salary, benefits package I received is not included in this letter and I can provide a copy of my original offer letter to prove that.

 

[DelPiero07]

Not sufficient duties and responsibilities IMO.

 

[nj1234]

This is what cic says

2173 Software engineers and designers
Software engineers and designers research, design, evaluate, integrate and maintain software applications, technical environments, operating systems, embedded software, information warehouses and telecommunications software. They are employed in information technology consulting firms, information technology research and development firms, and information technology units throughout the private and public sectors, or they may be self-employed.

Software engineers and designers perform some or all of the following duties:
Collect and document users' requirements and develop logical and physical specifications
Research, evaluate and synthesize technical information to design, develop and test computer-based systems
Develop data, process and network models to optimize architecture and to evaluate the performance and reliability of designs
Plan, design and co-ordinate the development, installation, integration and operation of computer-based systems
Assess, test, troubleshoot, document, upgrade and develop maintenance procedures for operating systems, communications environments and applications software
May lead and co-ordinate teams of information systems professionals in the development of software and integrated information systems, process control software and other embedded software control systems.

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I worked with Software QA team and my job was to test and validate software products. The company wouldn't mention the name of projects I worked on or clients we worked with in the experience letter.

 

[DelPiero07]

What i'm saying is that usually people include at least 4 or 5 different duties while you're only including one.

Remember that a lot of applications have been refused when the officer fails to see that the NOC that the applicant has chosen matches the duties and responsibilities provided.

 

[nj1234]

I got the invitation in CEC . From my Canadian employer I received the following letter and it is more detailed.


TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN
Subject: Reference / Work experience letter
Dear Sir or Madam
This is to certify that Mr.ABC is working with Software Quality Assurance team at Company name. He holds the position of Software Quality assurance Specialist II and the employment status is fulltime (40 hours per week). His duties and responsibilities include
• Design, develop, implement and maintain a cost-effective, long-term automation strategy and framework to increase regression testing accuracy, coverage and reduce regression timelines.
• Review functional specifications and assist in evaluating test automation approaches while performing feasibility studies to determine test automation candidate.
• Create and maintain test documentation including test strategies, test plans and test reports.
• Testing and validating of different software products, mobile application software.
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me at or email me at .

Sincerely, for Company name
Manager, Quality Assurance
Manager, Human Resources