WC consultant recommendation

Part 1

Your name*

First Last

Your email address*

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Your phone number

Your position*

Institutional affiliation*

Applicant’s name*

First Last

How long have you known the applicant, and in what capacity? If applicable, please specify any courses in which you taught the student & the final grades they earned.*

Part 2

We assume that any student you have agreed to recommend for this position possesses many promising qualities. CAS writing consultants must utilize a range of strengths and skills in their work; at the same time, we also recognize that consultant positions are growth opportunities for many students. Therefore, in your ranking of the following qualities, please consider both your student’s current strengths as well as their potential for growth in the specified areas.

Communication skills*

may include written and spoken communication; communication across different genres and contexts; ability to listen carefully & nonjudgmentally; ability to provide feedback to others; ability to receive & respond to constructive feedback on their own work

Outstanding
Satisfactory
Room for improvement
No basis for judgment

Work ethic*

may include responsibility, reliability, & punctuality; flexibility & adaptability to changing circumstances; promptness or proactiveness in communicating about work-related challenges; creativity & openness to experimenting with new ideas & strategies; ability to multitask; ability to work independently with limited supervision

Outstanding
Satisfactory
Room for improvement
No basis for judgment

Interpersonal skills*

may include empathy & patience when working with others; ability to work collaboratively & build community with peers; maturity & self-awareness; respect for those with different linguistic backgrounds, identities, & skill levels

Outstanding
Satisfactory
Room for improvement
No basis for judgment

Part 3

Of the three areas listed above (communication skills, work ethic, and interpersonal skills), what is the area in which the applicant demonstrates particular strength or exceptional skill? What unique qualities would they bring to their work as a writing consultant?

Of the three areas listed above (communication skills, work ethic, and interpersonal skills), what is the area in which the applicant has the most room to grow? How might working as a writing consultant benefit this student or serve as an opportunity to hone their skills?

Do you have any reservations about the applicant’s candidacy for this position, or are there any extenuating circumstances or details the hiring committee should bear in mind?

Is there anything else you’d like to share?

Please offer a final overall recommendation on behalf of the applicant*

Strongly recommend
Recommend
Recommend with reservations
Do not recommend

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