Credential Files-Managing Your Job Search
At Wartburg, you manage and maintain your own open (non-confidential) letters of recommendation. We call this self-credentialing. You control who views your application materials, when they view them and what material is sent.

What should be included in your Self-Managed Credential File?
This all-encompassing application packet will include the following. However, credential files need not be limited to these materials. Click on each of the following for downloadable forms in Word format.

NOTE: All files are intended for high quality printing and may take a while to download.

• Credential File Cover Page (884 KB)
• Cover Letter (customized for each position)
• Resume (focus on skill sets required for the position)
• Letter of Recommendation Forms
  • Generic Letter of Recommendation (296 KB)
    (may use organization letterhead)
  • Music Education Recommendation
    (use school/organization letterhead)
  • Student Teaching Recommendation
    (use school/organization letterhead)
• Philosophy of Education Statement (292 KB) (optional)
• Academic Record (303 KB) (optional)
  • For Students under the Essential Education Plan
  • For Students under the Wartburg Plan (Before Fall 2000)
• Official Transcript from Registrar's Office