Placement File Packet Setting Up Your Placement File A placement file includes copies of certification(s), letters of recommendation, and transcripts. Attached are the forms used to establish your placement file. It includes the following items: Ø 1) registration form (information ½ sheet) (Your placement file cannot be sent out without this form in place.) Ø 2) candidate reference forms Ø 3) reference provider note ­ detailed instructions for your reference writers Before giving the reference forms to your references, neatly complete the information at the top of the form and sign the waiver if you wish it to be confidential. Most schools districts prefer confidential letters of reference; therefore you are advised to waive your rights to review the information by providing your signature in the space on the form. Please provide your references with a stamped envelope addressed to: Office of Career Services Roberts Wesleyan College 2301 Westside Drive Rochester, NY 14624 References should come from those who know you on a professional and/or academic level. Master teachers, supervising professors, academic advisors, and previous employers are excellent sources of reference. Transcripts ­ Most students include a copy of their RWC transcripts in their placement file. It is the candidate’s responsibility to request transcripts be sent to the Office of Career Services. Contact the Registration Office at 594­6220 for detailed instructions on how to obtain RWC transcripts. Checking & Maintaining Your Placement File Be sure to follow up to see that your recommendations are returned to the Office of Career Services. Before you apply for employment call our office at 594­6540 or email Kathy Tesavis, [email protected], to ensure that your letters of reference have been returned and your file is complete. It is suggested to have between three and five letters of reference in your file. It is a good idea to keep your file professionally current, continuing to have letters added even after graduation and employment. Sending Out Your Placement File To have a placement file sent, you may email Kathy Tesavis, leave a detailed message on the Career Services voice mail or submit the address in writing by mail or in person at the Office of Career Services. Allow 24 hours for the placement file to be sent. We will send the first six placement files free of charge. Each additional file is $4.00. Checks can Services made out to Roberts Wesleyan College for the appropriate amount and mailed to Office of Career Services. Be sure to check the Career Services website at www.roberts.edu/stulife/career/index.htm for the weekly job postings, upcoming events and links to local school districts. If you need any assistance in your search for employment or if you have any questions, be sure to contact the Career Services Office at 585 594 6540.
Please return or mail to: CANDIDATE REFERENCE
OFFICE OF CAREER SERVICES 2301 Westside Drive · Rochester, NY 14624 (585) 594­6540 Candidate’s Name Major Field Person Providing Reference Position Date of Graduation Date of Reference Organization/Institution Address (Business) Relationship to Candidate Period of time Candidate known to you: From To TO BE FILLED OUT BY CANDIDATE: I hereby waive the right to review the following information. Signature of Candidate Date Signature of Reference Writer Office of Career Services Ÿ 2301 Westside Drive Ÿ Rochester, NY 14624 Ÿ (585) 594­6540 Office of Career Services Ÿ 2301 Westside Drive Ÿ Rochester, NY 14624 Ÿ (585) 594­6540 Dear Reference Provider: Dear Reference Provider: Thank you for agreeing to write a recommendation for one of Roberts Wesleyan College’s finest. As you proceed to write, please keep in mind the following: Thank you for agreeing to write a recommendation for one of Roberts Wesleyan College’s finest. As you proceed to write, please keep in mind the following: If possible, please type or word process your recommendation. This will increase the professionalism of the candidate’s credential file. If possible, please type or word process your recommendation. This will increase the professionalism of the candidate’s credential file. Candidates depend on the timeliness of your recommendation. A two­week turnaround is most appreciated. Candidates depend on the timeliness of your recommendation. A two­week turnaround is most appreciated. Remember that this reference becomes part of a candidate’s permanent file and may directly affect whether or not the candidate is hired. Therefore, if you do not feel that you can recommend this candidate, please inform him/her. Remember that this reference becomes part of a candidate’s permanent file and may directly affect whether or not the candidate is hired. Therefore, if you do not feel that you can recommend this candidate, please inform him/her. If you have any questions, please call the Office of Career Services at (585) 594­6540. Thank you! If you have any questions, please call the Office of Career Services at (585) 594­6540. Thank you! Office of Career Services Ÿ 2301 Westside Drive Ÿ Rochester, NY 14624 Ÿ (585) 594­6540 Office of Career Services Ÿ 2301 Westside Drive Ÿ Rochester, NY 14624 Ÿ (585) 594­6540 Dear Reference Provider: Dear Reference Provider: Thank you for agreeing to write a recommendation for one of Roberts Wesleyan College’s finest. As you proceed to write, please keep in mind the following: Thank you for agreeing to write a recommendation for one of Roberts Wesleyan College’s finest. As you proceed to write, please keep in mind the following: If possible, please type or word process your recommendation. This will increase the professionalism of the candidate’s credential file. If possible, please type or word process your recommendation. This will increase the professionalism of the candidate’s credential file. Candidates depend on the timeliness of your recommendation. A two­week turnaround is most appreciated. Candidates depend on the timeliness of your recommendation. A two­week turnaround is most appreciated. Remember that this reference becomes part of a candidate’s permanent file and may directly affect whether or not the candidate is hired. Therefore, if you do not feel that you can recommend this candidate, please inform him/her. Remember that this reference becomes part of a candidate’s permanent file and may directly affect whether or not the candidate is hired. Therefore, if you do not feel that you can recommend this candidate, please inform him/her. If you have any questions, please call the Office of Career Services at (585) 594­6540. Thank you! If you have any questions, please call the Office of Career Services at (585) 594­6540. Thank you!