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Q4-2 Prospecting Letter 
Construct a letter based upon an inquiry for a potential job opening.
Rubric Code: GA2B6C
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Subject: Vocational  
Type: Assignment  
Grade Levels: 9-12

Powered by iRubric Cover Letter, Prospecting
  Needs Improvement

0 pts

Basic

1 pts

Proficient

2 pts

Advanced

3 pts

Pleasing to the eye

Layout
Easily read
Captures interest

Needs Improvement

*Does not follow clear and concise
format.
Basic

Several concerns with format and structure.
Proficient

Minor structure problem, but overall fine.
Advanced

Clean. Easy to read. Structured properly
Spelling/Grammar

Needs Improvement

*Assignment is complete but has many spelling errors.
Basic

*Assignment is complete and has only five or six spelling errors.
Proficient

*Assignment is complete and has only two or three spelling errors.
Advanced

*Assignment is complete and without any spelling errors.
Format

Text fonts are professional and between 10-12 pt font. The information is in proper order.

Needs Improvement

* Text fonts are difficult to read, or distracting and unattractive.
Basic

* Some effort to make text fonts and sizes readable, attractive, however, it is difficult to read, distracting, unattractive format, or not neat.
Proficient

*Text fonts & sizes are readable, attractive format.
Advanced

* Text fonts & sizes are well chosen, exceptionally attractive, neat work.
Personal Information/Heading

May be over 12pt.

Needs Improvement

Missing more than two elements.
Basic

Missing one - two of: Full Name
Address may contain abbreviations
State is not two capital letters.
Phone number may not include area code.
May include email
Proficient

Full Name
Address may contain abbreviations
State is not two capital letters.
Phone number may not include area code.
May include email
Advanced

Full Name
Complete address with no abbreviations.
Two capital letters for state with zip code
Phone Number with area code
email address included.
Information

Needs Improvement

Missing information for employer and salutation is missing or vague.
Basic

Salutation is vague along with information for employer.
Proficient

Information for employer is given, but some information is missing. Salutation may be vague.
Advanced

All information for employer is written down. Salutation and address are referenced properly.
Career Objective/1st Paragraph

Needs Improvement

Missing first paragraph.
Basic

Two of three things missing.
Proficient

One of three things is missing.
Advanced

Identifies interest and education or related training.
Body

Needs Improvement

Content paragraphs are just a regurgitation of the resume or is missing.
Basic

Content paragraphs are vague and mainly reference ideas already listed in resume with no explanation.
Proficient

Content paragraphs describe how applicant would be qualified, but could be more in depth showing how exactly benefits align.
Advanced

Content paragraphs fully describe how skills will be unique and benefit the company.
Closing

Needs Improvement

Closing is poor and no contact to your contact information is present.
Basic

Closing is fairly strong, and reference to your contact is weaker.
Proficient

Closing is mostly clear and refers to your personal contact information, but could be stronger.
Advanced

Closing is clear and references your personal contact information as well a formal thanks or welcoming opportunity statement or direct time when you will follow up.
Writing

Needs Improvement

Writing is poor and needs a strong rewrite.
Basic

Writing is vague or unclear at times. Tense may have some issues.
Proficient

Writing is clear, but the occasional unclear spot. Tense may be kept throughout. Some phrasing issues.
Advanced

Writing is clear and understandable. Tense is kept throughout and good phrasing is used.
Finishing Touches

Needs Improvement

No enclosure or signature line
Basic

Missing either enclosure or signature line
Proficient

Signature line or enclosure used improperly or poorly formatted
Advanced

Both signature line and enclosure are properly used



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