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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: DXAC8XC
By jem1025
Ready to use
Public Rubric
Subject: Vocational  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12, Undergraduate

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  Outstanding

Greater than 80%

4 pts

Great Work

60 - 79%

3 pts

Good Job

40 - 59%

2 pts

Keep Trying

Less than 39%

1 pts

Overall Appearance

Outstanding

Typed<BR>
Resume covers 1 page and is not overcrowded<BR>
<BR>
Information is organized in a way that serves the purpose of the document
Great Work

Typed<BR>
Resume fills the page but too much white space exists in document<BR>
<BR>
Information is mostly organized in a way that serves the purpose of the document
Good Job

Typed<BR>
Resume almost fills page but has uneven spacing and/or slightly too much white space<BR>
<BR>
Information is somewhat organized in a way that serves the purpose of the document
Keep Trying

Typed<BR>
Resume does not fill the page<BR>
<BR>
Information is not organized in a way that serves the purpose of the document
Job Specific Information

Outstanding

All action phrases used to describe duties and skills<BR>
<BR>
Information demonstrates ability to perform the job<BR>
<BR>
Professional terminology used when describing skills
Great Work

1-2 duties/skills lack action phrases<BR>
<BR>
Information indicated ability to perform the job<BR>
<BR>
Some professional terminology used when describing skills
Good Job

3-4 duties/skills lack action phrases<BR>
<BR>
Some information indicates ability to perform the job
Keep Trying

5-6 duties/skills lack action phrases<BR>
<BR>
Information does not clearly demonstrate ability to perform the job
Resume Content

Outstanding

Heading, objective, skills, experience, and education covered in detail<BR>
<BR>
Extra information given to enhance resume
Great Work

Heading, objective, experience, skills and education covered in some detail<BR>
<BR>
Extra information given to enhance resume
Good Job

Heading, objective, experience and education covered with little detail<BR>
<BR>
Minimum extra information given to enhance resume
Keep Trying

Missing one of the following: heading, objective, experience, or education<BR>
<BR>
No extra information given to enhance resume
Spelling and Grammar

Outstanding

No spelling errors<BR>
<BR>
No grammar errors
Great Work

1-2 spelling errors<BR>
<BR>
1-2 grammar errors
Good Job

3-4 spelling errors<BR>
<BR>
3-4 grammar errors
Keep Trying

5-6 spelling errors<BR>
<BR>
5-6 grammar errors
Consistent, appropriate formatting

Outstanding

All formatting is consistent throughout the document<BR>
<BR>
Balanced margins with eye appeal<BR>
<BR>
Format highlights strengths and information<BR>
<BR>
<BR>
Appropriate fonts and point size used with variety
Great Work

Almost all formatting is consistent throughout the document<BR>
<BR>
Balanced margins <BR>
<BR>
Format highlights strengths and information adequately<BR>
<BR>
Appropriate fonts and point size used with variety
Good Job

The document contains significant inconsistencies in formatting<BR>
<BR>
Balanced margins<BR>
<BR>
Format highlights strengths and information somewhat
Keep Trying

Formatting is very inconsistent<BR>
and margins are inappropriate<BR>
<BR>
Formatting choices interfere with the purpose of the document
Cover Letter
  Outstanding

Greater than 80%

4 pts

Great Work

60 - 79%

(N/A)

Good Job

40 - 59%

(N/A)

Keep Trying

Less than 39%

(N/A)

Tone and Content

Outstanding

Letter is enthusiastic and encourages the reader want to learn more about the applicant. <BR>
<BR>
Letter contains sentiment or information not included in the resume.
Great Work

Letter is enthusiastic but does not encourage the reader to learn more<BR>
OR<BR>
letter does not add anything to the information already contained in the resume
Good Job

Letter is friendly but a little boring
Keep Trying

Letter is uninteresting and/or unfriendly
Writing Mechanics

Outstanding

No spelling, grammar or usage errors
Great Work

1-2 spelling, grammar or usage errors
Good Job

3-4 spelling, grammar or usage errors
Keep Trying

5-6 spelling, grammar or usage errors
Format

Outstanding

Letter follows all standard formatting for a formal letter.
Great Work

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.
Good Job

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.
Keep Trying

Letter does not follow standard formatting for a formal letter




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