INTERNSHIPS
INTERNSHIPS
Confidential Reference Forms:
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If possible, all of your references should have known you for two years.
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Either instruct your references to this page or copy and send the appropriate link to your references.
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- References should be:
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A (current or former) roommate
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A (current or former) employer
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The staff worker of your fellowship OR a pastor/missions chairperson of your home church
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- References should be:
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You will have best results if you give your references a requested deadline and if they have at least 2 weeks to complete it before your deadline.
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We suggest emailing your references the following information:
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Your references should complete the forms and submit them in one sitting.
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The list of questions:
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Applicant's full name, email address, and date of birth - to easily identify the reference form and applicant.
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What is the nature of you relationship with the applicant?
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How long have you known the applicant?
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What is your favourite aspect of the applicant?
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Briefly evaluate (comment on) the candidate in the following areas: maturity/character, communication skills, community life, cross-cultural relationships/mission, relationship to those in authority roles, ability to lead, and emotional sturdiness.
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Please list (and briefly comment) on five strengths and two weaknesses of the candidate. (This could be spiritually, emotionally, etc.)
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*Not on the Employer Reference Form* Are there any areas of Christian Orthodoxy that the applicant is currently (or recently past) wrestling with?
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Based on your knowledge of the applicant, how will this internship add to and deepen his/her growth?
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Anything else you would like to share or comment on?
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