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Resume and Cover Letter Rubric 
This rubric is designed to asses the quality of a high school student's resume.
Rubric Code: G225C3X
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Subject: Vocational  
Type: Presentation  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Exceptional

4 pts

Proficient

3 pts

Growing

2 pts

Developing

1 pts

Overall Appearance

Exceptional

Typed
Resume covers 1 page and is not overcrowded

Information is organized in a way that serves the purpose of the document
Proficient

Typed
Resume fills the page but too much white space exists in document

Information is mostly organized in a way that serves the purpose of the document
Growing

Typed
Resume almost fills page but has uneven spacing and/or slightly too much white space

Information is somewhat organized in a way that serves the purpose of the document
Developing

Typed
Resume does not fill the page

Information is not organized in a way that serves the purpose of the document
Job Specific Information

Exceptional

All action phrases used to describe duties and skills

Information demonstrates ability to perform the job

Professional terminology used when describing skills
Proficient

1-2 duties/skills lack action phrases

Information indicated ability to perform the job

Some professional terminology used when describing skills
Growing

3-4 duties/skills lack action phrases

Some information indicates ability to perform the job
Developing

5-6 duties/skills lack action phrases

Information does not clearly demonstrate ability to perform the job
Resume Content

Exceptional

Heading, objective, skills, experience, and education covered in detail

Extra information given to enhance resume
Proficient

Heading, objective, experience, skills and education covered in some detail

Extra information given to enhance resume
Growing

Heading, objective, experience and education covered with little detail

Minimum extra information given to enhance resume
Developing

Missing one of the following: heading, objective, experience, or education

No extra information given to enhance resume
Spelling and Grammar

Exceptional

No spelling errors

No grammar errors
Proficient

1-2 spelling errors

1-2 grammar errors
Growing

3-4 spelling errors

3-4 grammar errors
Developing

5-6 spelling errors

5-6 grammar errors
Consistent, appropriate formatting

Exceptional

All formatting is consistent throughout the document

Balanced margins with eye appeal

Format highlights strengths and information


Appropriate fonts and point size used with variety
Proficient

Almost all formatting is consistent throughout the document

Balanced margins

Format highlights strengths and information adequately

Appropriate fonts and point size used with variety
Growing

The document contains significant inconsistencies in formatting

Balanced margins

Format highlights strengths and information somewhat
Developing

Formatting is very inconsistent
and margins are inappropriate

Formatting choices interfere with the purpose of the document
Cover Letter
  Exceptional

4 pts

Proficient

3 pts

Growing

2 pts

Developing

1 pts

Tone and Content

Exceptional

Letter is enthusiastic and encourages the reader want to learn more about the applicant.

Letter contains sentiment or information not included in the resume.
Proficient

Letter is enthusiastic but does not encourage the reader to learn more
OR
letter does not add anything to the information already contained in the resume
Growing

Letter is friendly but a little boring
Developing

Letter is uninteresting and/or unfriendly
Writing Mechanics

Exceptional

No spelling, grammar or usage errors
Proficient

1-2 spelling, grammar or usage errors
Growing

3-4 spelling, grammar or usage errors
Developing

5-6 spelling, grammar or usage errors
Format

Exceptional

Letter follows all standard formatting for a formal letter.
Proficient

Letter follows almost all standard formatting for a formal letter, but there is one or two small errors such as where the date or signature is placed.
Growing

Letter follows almost all standard formatting for a formal letter, but student has made one or two major errors such as leaving out the address of the employer or choosing an inappropriate closing.
Developing

Letter does not follow standard formatting for a formal letter




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