Congressional Intern Application

Congressman Mark Walker

North Carolina Sixth District

Personal Recommendation

The person who has asked you for a recommendation is applying to my office for a position as a Congressional Intern. The answers you give will be used in the selection process. Please print out application, write-out answers, scan, and send to and have the subject line identity the applicant (i.e. ‘Susie Quinn’). Thank you for taking the time to complete this form.

Name of Applicant: ____________________________________________________________________

(Last) (First) (Middle)

How long have you known the applicant and in what capacity?

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What do you consider to be the applicant’s talents or strengths?

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What do you consider the applicant’s weaknesses to be?

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In your opinion, does the applicant show good character and moral values? Do you consider the applicant to be trustworthy?

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How does the applicant handle stressful situations?

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Do you have any reservations about recommending the applicant for a position as a Congressional Intern? If yes, please explain.

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Please feel free to make any additional comments:

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Please print or type the following information:

Name: ________________________________________ Title: ________________________________

Relation to applicant: __________________________________________________________________

Name of School/Business: ___________________________________________________________________________________

Address of School/Business: ___________________________________________________________________________________

Phone Number: _________________________________ Date: _______________________________

Your signature: _______________________________________________________________________

Questions? Please contact Olga Perkins at Congressman Walker’s Greensboro District Office at (336) 333-5005 or by e-mail at or Louis Altobelli of Congressman Walker’s D.C. Office at (202) 225-3065 or by e-mail at