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Resume and Cover Letter Rubric
Resume and Cover Letter Rubric
This rubric is designed to asses the quality of a high school student's resume.
Rubric Code:
ZX28WC6
By
marciadove
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Subject:
Vocational
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
9-12, Undergraduate
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Resume Rubric
Excellent
4 pts
Very Good
3 pts
Satisfactory
2 pts
Needs improvement
1 pts
Overall Appearance
Excellent
Typed
Resume covers 1 page and is not overcrowded
Information is organized in a way that serves the purpose of the document
Very Good
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
Satisfactory
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
Needs improvement
Typed
Resume does not fill the page
Information is not organized in a way that serves the purpose of the document
Job Specific Information
Excellent
All action phrases used to describe duties and skills
Information demonstrates ability to perform the job
Professional terminology used when describing skills
Very Good
1-2 duties/skills lack action phrases
Information indicated ability to perform the job
Some professional terminology used when describing skills
Satisfactory
3-4 duties/skills lack action phrases
Some information indicates ability to perform the job
Needs improvement
5-6 duties/skills lack action phrases
Information does not clearly demonstrate ability to perform the job
Resume Content
Excellent
Heading, objective, skills, experience, and education covered in detail
Extra information given to enhance resume
Very Good
Heading, objective, experience, skills and education covered in some detail
Extra information given to enhance resume
Satisfactory
Heading, objective, experience and education covered with little detail
Minimum extra information given to enhance resume
Needs improvement
Missing one of the following: heading, objective, experience, or education
No extra information given to enhance resume
Spelling and Grammar
Excellent
No spelling errors
No grammar errors
Very Good
1-2 spelling errors
1-2 grammar errors
Satisfactory
3-4 spelling errors
3-4 grammar errors
Needs improvement
5-6 spelling errors
5-6 grammar errors
Consistent, appropriate formatting
Excellent
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
Very Good
Almost all formatting is consistent throughout the document
Balanced margins
Format highlights strengths and information adequately
Appropriate fonts and point size used with variety
Satisfactory
The document contains significant inconsistencies in formatting
Balanced margins
Format highlights strengths and information somewhat
Needs improvement
Formatting is very inconsistent
and margins are inappropriate
Formatting choices interfere with the purpose of the document
Cover Letter
Excellent
4 pts
Very Good
(N/A)
Satisfactory
(N/A)
Needs Improvement
(N/A)
Tone and Content
Excellent
Letter is enthusiastic and encourages the reader want to learn more about the applicant.
Letter contains sentiment or information not included in the resume.
Very Good
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
Satisfactory
Letter is friendly but a little boring
Needs Improvement
Letter is uninteresting and/or unfriendly
Writing Mechanics
Excellent
No spelling, grammar or usage errors
Very Good
1-2 spelling, grammar or usage errors
Satisfactory
3-4 spelling, grammar or usage errors
Needs Improvement
5-6 spelling, grammar or usage errors
Format
Excellent
Letter follows all standard formatting for a formal letter.
Very Good
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.
Satisfactory
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.
Needs Improvement
Letter does not follow standard formatting for a formal letter
Subjects:
Vocational
Types:
Writing
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