The following checklist is to be used as you complete the process of establishing your credential file with The University of Montana Office of Career Services. Simply check each number when you complete the corresponding procedure. When all numbers are checked, you should have a complete credential file which is ready to be mailed to potential employers. Note: You can use the print button on your browser to print and save this checklist for future reference.

1. Pay $25.00 fee to establish credential file with the Office of Career Services and pick up credential file packet.

2. Sign and return "Release Form for Credential Files" to Career Services.

3. Distribute "Letter of Recommendation Form" to each of your references.

4. Submit a copy of your resume to Career Services.

5. Submit a copy of your "unofficial UM transcript" to Career Services.

6. Follow-up with Career Services to insure that you or your letter of recommendation writers have returned all of your "Letter of Recommendation Forms" to Career Services.

7. Once your credential file is complete, you can request that your file be sent to potential employers by pre-paying the mailing fee.

8. Register with Griz eRecruiting which places your resume on the Internet, provides resume referral to employers, permits you to participate in the on-campus recruiting program and gives you access to the online job vacancy system which contains current teaching, counseling and administrative job listings. Griz eRecruiting is free to UM students. Register at Career Services.

For more information contact our credentials coordinator:

Credentials Coordinator - careers@umontana.edu
Career Services
Lommasson Center 154
The University of Montana
Missoula, MT. 59812-2088
phone: (406) 243-4437
fax: (406) 243-5866