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Grinnell College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to employing highly qualified staff which reflects the diversity of the nation. No applicant shall be discriminated against on the basis of race, national or ethnic origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, creed, or disability.

Personal Information
Name: Last First Middle Initial
Student Identification Number Number of classes currently enrolled
Current Campus P.O. Box Number
Campus Phone Extension Permanent Phone Number (xxx-xxx-xxxx)
Preferred Phone Number (xxx-xxx-xxxx) Email
Year in School Declared Major
List any campus/community organizations/activities in which you are involved:
1) 2) 3)
4) 5) 6)

Employment Experience(List all employment since high school. If you do not have any employment experience please skip this section.)
Most Recent Employer
Address (Include City and State)
Type of Business Position
Name and Title of Supervisor
Phone Number (xxx-xxx-xxxx)
Starting Employment Date: Month Year
Ending Employment Date: Month Year
Describe your duties and responsibilities:

Reason for leaving (please explain fully):

Second Most Recent Employer
Address (Include City and State)
Type of Business Position
Name and Title of Supervisor
Phone Number (xxx-xxx-xxxx)
Starting Employment Date: Month Year
Ending Employment Date: Month Year
Describe your duties and responsibilities:

Reason for leaving (please explain fully):

Third Most Recent Employer
Address (Include City and State)
Type of Business Position
Name and Title of Supervisor
Phone Number (xxx-xxx-xxxx)
Starting Employment Date: Month Year
Ending Employment Date: Month Year
Describe your duties and responsibilities:

Reason for leaving (please explain fully):

Please answer the following questions:
Have you ever been employed by the Grinnell College Phonathon? YesNo
Do have have any telemarketing/phone experience? YesNo
If yes; describe where, when, and for what purpose:

Will you be employed off-campus or hold a second on-campus job? Hours/Week

Why did you choose to apply for this position?

What characteristics do you posses that would help you excel in this position?

What are your weaknesses? (Not all boxes need to be completed.)
1) 2) 3)
How do you overcome these weaknesses?

How would you handle rejection on the phone?

Employment Availability
Check all shifts you are available to work:
(You will be required to work at least 2 shifts per week)
Sun 12 - 3 p.m. Sun 3 - 6 p.m. Mon 5:45 - 8:45 p.m.
Tues 5:45 - 8:45 p.m. Wed 5:45 - 8:45 p.m. Thurs 5:45 - 8:45 p.m.
You will be required to arrive at your scheduled shift at least 5 minutes early.
Availability Exceptions:

Applicant's Certification and Agreement

By electronically submitting my application to Grinnell College, I hereby certify that the information set forth in the above is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that if I am employed, and any such statements and/or answers are found false or that information has been omitted, such false statements or omissions will be just cause for the termination of my employment. I authorize Grinnell College to make an investigation of any of the facts set forth in this application.

I hereby authorize Grinnell College to contact the previous employers listed on the Grinnell College application form. I also authorize the person or organizations listed on the application form to give information concerning my previous employment, education or any other information they may have, personal or otherwise, with regard to any of the subjects covered by the Grinnell College application form. I hereby release all such parties from liability for furnishing such information.

To verify that you have read and understand the applicant's certification and agreement,
please type your initials here:

We appreciate your interest!

Grinnell, IA 50112-1690

641-269-4000