1. CVHS Senior Internship References and Letters of Recommendations

2. References  Use adults only, no peers  Select adults who have seen you demonstrate characteristics needed for employment and leadership skills  Use professional rather than personal reference

3. References  Ask permission to use the adult as a reference  Select 3  Collect required information

4. Reference Collection Information  Name  Position  Company  Street Address  City  State  Zip Code  Work Phone  E-mail Address  Nature of Relationship

5. Reference List  Use the same heading as used on the resume  Include required information  Word process  Edit to be error free

6. Reference List Assignment  Complete reference collection form  Word process information  Submit error free reference list  Place error free reference list in portfolio

7. Letters of Recommendation  Use same guideline for selecting as used for references  Provide letter of recommendation profile with request  Allow 2-3 weeks for completion

8. Letters of Recommendation Assignment  Complete profile form  Retain original  Make copies to distribute  Obtain 2 letters of recommendation  Update profile information as needed