Topper Talk Application Form

Topper Talk Student Caller Application
WKU Topper Talk represents the basis of all fundraising activities for WKU's Annual Fund. Dollars pledged through the Phonathon program support the various academic departments, student organizations, scholarships, and athletic programs throughout WKU’s campus. Many times, the call received from a student caller is the only contact an alum will have with Western in a given year.

Job Description
Topper Talk Callers call WKU Alumni to update personal information, update the Alumni on events and achievements at WKU, answer any questions, and solicit a donation. Caller should have excellent phone communication skills, speak fluent English, have basic computer skills, and be comfortable asking for donations to the University.

Name:  WKU ID# 

WKU Address: 

Home Address:  City: 

State:  Zip: 

Preferred E-Mail:

Local WKU Phone:  Home/Cell: 

Classification:  Graduation Year: 

Academic Major:  Minor: 

Activites/Organizations/Clubs: 

Do you have any previous telemarketing experience?  YES  NO

If yes, explain: 

Can you commit to working five nights (5:30pm - 9:00pm) every two weeks?  YES    NO

If no, explain: 

Do you have student financial aid paperwork on file?  YES  NO

Are you currently employed by another area on campus?  YES  NO

If yes, please indicate department and schedule: 

Have you worked Topper Talk before?  YES  NO

How did you hear about the Topper Talk position? 

Were you referred by anyone?  YES  NO If so, who? 


Why do you want to be a Topper Talk caller? 

How would you convince an alum to donate $100 to WKU? 

Calling Shifts: 
Topper Talk calls Sunday through Thursday, 5:30pm - 9:00pm. Each caller is expected to work five days each two week (i.e. three days one week, two days the next week). Please indcate below your preference for calling shifts.  Rank in order from 1-5, with 1 being most preferred and 5 being least preferred. Mark N/A for any days you will not be able to work due to scheduling conflicts.  Each caller will be required to work at least every other Sunday.

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Sunday

Employment History:

List your past two employers, starting with most recent: 

Employer:  Phone: 

Address: 

Position:  Beginning Date (MMDDYY):  Ending Date (MMDDYY): 

Reason for leaving: 

May we contact this employer?  YES  NO  Supervisor Name: 


Employer:  Phone: 

Address: 

Position:  Beginning Date (MM/DD/YY):  Ending Date (MM/DD/YY): 

Reason for leaving: 

May we contact this employer?  YES  NO  Supervisor Name: 

References:

Name:  Phone: 

Name:  Phone: 

I hearby acknowledge that all information on this application is true and complete to the best of my knowledge.  I also understand that if I am not a citizen of the United States, I must be legally authorized to work and must provide authortization documents.

Signature (type name):  Date: 

*Western Kentucky University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, or disability, and provides, on request, reasonable accommodations including auxiliary aids and services necessary to afford an individual with a disability an equal opportunity to participate in all services, programs, and activities.