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