2012 – 2013 Application Form | The VanCougar

Application for Employment

Submit to the VanCougar office, Classroom Building 212, or leave it with the front desk in the Office of Student Involvement, Firstenburg Student Commons.

Questions regarding any information contained in this application may be directed to Haley Sharp at

vancougme@vancouver.wsu.edu

Part I: Personal Information Name:

WSU ID Number (Last Four Digits):

Address: City, State, Zip: Telephone Number:

Email:

Major/Minor:

Anticipated Graduation Date: (Month, Year)

Class Standing (as of Fall 2012): FR SO JR SR GRAD Position for which you are applying: Part II: Work and Extracurricular Experience • Attach to this application a resume. Be sure to include any recent extracurricular involvement if

applicable. • Provide the name of one individual who will serve as your reference. He/she should be able to speak

from experience about your skills and abilities. He/she can be a colleague, employer, University faculty, etc.

Reference Name: _____________________________ Title/Relation: _____________________________

Email: _____________________________ Phone: _____________________________

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Part III: Questions

• Question responses must be typed on a separate piece of paper. • Suggested word count is 150-250 words per question.

1) Why do you want to work for the VanCougar? 2) Which position interests you the most? What parts of the job description would you want to focus on?

3) If your preferred position is already filled, would you consider taking another position and possibly

working up to your goal? 4) What experiences and/or skills do you possess that would make you successful with the VanCougar?

Part IV: Terms and Agreements

Please read carefully and sign/initial where indicated.

Grade Point Average & Credit Enrollment By checking the following box, I certify that I have a cumulative grade point average of 2.50 or higher and that I will be enrolled in at least six (6) credits per semester during the regular academic year as necessary in order to be considered in this application process. I understand the above terms. Initial______ Training and Staff Meetings By checking the following box, I understand that, if hired, I must attend periodic trainings. These dates I must attend are variable and will be announced throughout the year. I understand that, if hired, I am required to attend regular staff meetings. If I cannot attend staff meetings, I understand that I must notify the Editor of my absence and am required to read the meeting minutes. I understand the above terms. Initial______

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Application Validity By signing below, I certify that all information I have provided in this application, including information on any attached documents, is valid. I understand that falsified information is grounds for firing from the VanCougar staff. I agree to provide the VanCougar Editor and Managing Editor with appropriate references upon request. _______________________________________ ________________ Signature Date Part V: Checklist

Please make sure that all forms and documents are submitted together and in the following order:

1. VanCougar Application 2. Resume 3. Response to Questions (Part III)

Please submit to the VanCougar office, Classroom Building 212, or leave it with the front desk in the

Office of Student Involvement, Firstenburg Student Commons.

Thank You!

OFFICIAL USE ONLY

Received By:

Date: GPA and Enrollment Verified: