Conference Assistant Reference Form

Name of Applicant: (please include first and last name)

The person named above is applying for a Conference Assistant position with the Department of Housing and Residence Life at the University of Memphis.

The Conference Assistant (CA) position is a summer live-in campus job, in which students work as part of a summer staff team. This role is apart of the front-line customer service staff for Summer Conference Operations. They assist in servicing the needs of summer conference guests housed in the University of Memphis residence halls and apartments.

Responsibilities of this position will include but are not limited to customer service, overseeing desk activities, responding to emergencies, and serving in an on-call capacity.

The CA selection committee would greatly appreciate your candid assessment of this candidate based on his/her personal characteristics, skill and potential for success in this demanding role.

Your name as Reference: (please include first and last name)

Position/Title:

Email address:

Best Contact Number (please include area code):

Relationship with Applicant:

Considering other college students you know, please choose the appropriate rating for the applicant on the following questions (feel free to write comments in the space provided at the end of this survey)

What is applicant's attitude toward working with others?

Too Individualistic; not a team member
Can work with others
Works well with others
n/a

Does applicant work conscientiously?

Avoids responsibility, sometimes
Works well if supervised
Seeks additional responsibility
n/a

Is applicant emotionally controlled?

Handles disappointment poorly
Usually well controlled
At ease in difficulty
n/a

Is applicant tolerant of different types of individuals?

Intolerant of those with different lifestyles or ethnic backgrounds
Tolerant of different groups or individuals
Actively works to improve inter-group relations
n/a

Does applicant demonstrate leadership abilities?

Follows majority, has to be guided
Shows some self-reliance and initiative
Motivates others and is respected by peers
n/a

Is applicant sensitive to the needs of others?

Often not aware of the feelings of others
Not always able to respond effectively to the needs of others
Especially sensitive and responsive to others
n/a

Does applicant adjust easily?

Rigid; resists change
Experiences some adjustment problems, adjusts with time
Adjust to new situations and to change quickly
n/a

Does applicant have a good self-concept?

Often doubts own capabilities
Seems aware of his/her own capabilities
Very self-assured
n/a

Does applicant express himself/herself clearly?

Expresses thoughts poorly, is often misunderstood
Conveys ideas, but does so awkwardly
Conveys ideas clearly and effectively
n/a

Please provide an overall assessment of candidate's strengths and weaknesses:

Please indicate your reactions to this person's potential for success as a Conference Assistant by selecting one of the following:

Highly Recommend
Recommend
Recommend with reservations
Do Not Recommend at this time

Please provide any additional comments: