iRubric: Resume rubric

Unbalanced margins
Lack of capitalization
Headings not bolded
Resume is too long and information is not organized and easy to find.

Mostly balanced margins
Inconsistent use of capitalization and bold for headings
Font is consistent but too small for ease in readability
Length of resume extends beyond the recommended 1 page

Margins are balanced but there is some uneven spacing
Capitalization and bold font used appropriately
Heading font may be too small in comparison to the font size used for the resume information
Organized in that strongest experiences are listed first
Resume is the appropriate length

All margins are balanced and spacing is even
Consistent use of capitalizaion and bold font style
Font sizes are appropriate and consistent for headings as well as resume information
Information is high organized with strongest experiences listed first
Length of resume is appropriate

3 or more pieces missing from the employer information

Job duties not effectively described

No description of responsibilities provided

No results of actions are described

Same verbs are used repeatedly

1 - 2 parts of the employer information are missing.

Job duties are missing descriptive information

Only 1 responsibility is listed and statements do not fully define the performance requirements.

Repetition of verbs as opposed to a variety

Employer information, location and dates are all listed and correct.

Clear picture of job duties is presented.

1-2 responsibilities are listed that are associated with job duties.

Statements need improvement to fully describe the responsibilities performed.

Uses a variety of verbs in descriptions.

Employer information, location, dates are all listed and correct.

Job duties are clearly stated.

3-4 responsibilties are listed that are associated with job duties

A variety of verbs are used in descriptions of duties and responsibilities.