In a business letter where does the Ref-Code go?

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The placement of a reference code in a business letter responding to a job posting is crucial for clarity. The consensus among professionals suggests that the reference code, such as "Ref-Code: CA-55291679-EN-12-002," should be included at the end of the subject line for optimal visibility. For example, the subject line could read: "RE: Your position as a Consultant Cat Confuser, ref: CA-55291679-EN-12-002." This format ensures that the reference code is easily identifiable without replacing the subject itself.

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I'm guessing there are some proffesionals here and wasn't sure where else to ask. There may not be a correct answer. If I'm responding to a job posting and the posting has "Ref-Code: CA-55291679-EN-12-002" where should I site it? I'm guessing it should go imidiatly bellow or above the subject line, for example

Ref-Code: CA-55291679-EN-12-002
Subject: xyz...Dear Human Resources:
-OR-

Subject: xyz...
Ref-Code: CA-55291679-EN-12-002Dear Human Resources:

Or does it replace the subject all together?
 
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Re: In a buissness letter where does the Ref-Code go?

find_the_fun said:
I'm guessing there are some proffesionals here and wasn't sure where else to ask. There may not be a correct answer. If I'm responding to a job posting and the posting has "Ref-Code: CA-55291679-EN-12-002" where should I site it? I'm guessing it should go imidiatly bellow or above the subject line, for example

Ref-Code: CA-55291679-EN-12-002
Subject: xyz...Dear Human Resources:
-OR-

Subject: xyz...
Ref-Code: CA-55291679-EN-12-002Dear Human Resources:

Or does it replace the subject all together?

I would put it at the end of the subject line:

RE: Your position as a Consultant Cat Confuser, ref: CA-55291679-EN-12-002

CB
 

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