A credential file contains applicant information which enables employers to gain a perspective of academic and work history. The undergraduate file includes a candidate profile sheet, an academic course summary sheet, letters of reference, and student teaching final evaluations. An 'open' file can be viewed by the applicant, whereas a 'confidential' file can not.
Students open a credential file on the web at the beginning of the student teaching semester.
Click here to open a placement file now. Employers tend to look for candidates with a good sense of leadership, responsibility, and interpersonal skills. An academic course summary sheet may be completed on the web and included in the credential file. Once the application and profile sheets are completed, the applicant may submit up to 3 letters of reference for their credential file. An employer may request general character references for the interview as well.