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Resume and Cover Letter Rubric

This rubric is designed to assess student's resume and cover letter

Rubric Code: T2432A3

By Kbuechner2023

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Subject: Business

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: Undergraduate

Resume Rubric 25 %
	Excellent 3 pts	Good 2 pts	Needs Work 1.5 pts	Unsatisfactory 0 pts
Overall Appearance	Excellent Typed<BR> Resume covers 1 page and visually represents the "brand" in a unique way <BR> <BR> Information is organized in a way that conveys the attributes of the "brand you"	Good Typed<BR> Resume covers 1 page and tries to reinforce or position the "brand" <BR> Information is organized in a way that serves the purpose of the document	Needs Work Typed<BR> Resume fills the page but too little/too much white space exists in document<BR> <BR> Information is mostly organized in a way that serves the purpose of the document	Unsatisfactory Typed<BR> Resume does not fill the page<BR> <BR> Information is not organized in a way that serves the purpose of the document
Brand Statement	Excellent Brand statement clearly articulated in an engaging and appropriate manner <BR> Brand Statement relevant to position announcement. <BR> Clear sense of talents and/or talents listed.	Good Brand statement articulated in appropriate manner, but could be better written. <BR> Brand Statement relevant to position announcement. <BR> Sense of talents there.	Needs Work Brand statement articulated, but unclear. <BR> Brand Statement not modified for specific position announcement. <BR> Had to figure out how talents help.	Unsatisfactory No brand statement
Structure of Sections	Excellent Heading, experience, skills and education covered in detail<BR> <BR> Extra information given to enhance resume<BR> 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	Good Heading, experience, skills and education covered in some detail<BR> <BR> Information given to enhance resume<BR> 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	Needs Work Heading, experience and education covered with little detail<BR> <BR> Minimum extra information given to enhance resume<BR> The document contains significant inconsistencies in formatting<BR> <BR> Balanced margins<BR> <BR> Format highlights strengths and information somewhat	Unsatisfactory Missing one of the following: heading, experience, or education<BR> <BR> No extra information given to enhance resume<BR> Formatting is very inconsistent<BR> and margins are inappropriate<BR> <BR> Formatting choices interfere with the purpose of the document
Job Specific Information	Excellent All action phrases describe duties and skills in a way that reinforces the brand statement<BR> <BR> Information demonstrates problem solution<BR> <BR> Articulates benefit to employer when describing skills	Good Uses action phrases to describe duties and skills. <BR> <BR> Some in a way that reinforce the brand statement <BR> Information demonstrates problem solution<BR> <BR> Some items show benefit to employer when describing skills	Needs Work Uses action phrases to describe duties and skills. <BR> <BR> A few reinforce the brand statement <BR> Problem solution lacking<BR> <BR> Does not demonstrate benefit to employer when describing skills	Unsatisfactory Uses action phrases to describe duties and skills. <BR> <BR> Does not reinforce the brand statement <BR> Items do not demonstrate benefit to employer when describing skills
Spelling and Grammar	Excellent No spelling or grammar errors.	Good One or two spelling and/or grammar errors.	Needs Work A few spelling and/or grammar errors.	Unsatisfactory Several spelling and/or grammar errors.
Cover Letter 25 %
	Excellent 5 pts	Good 4 pts	Satisfactory 3.5 pts	Unsatisfacory 0 pts
Tone and Content	Excellent Letter is enthusiastic and encourages the reader want to learn more about the applicant. <BR> <BR>Demonstrates clear understanding of position/company. <BR> Focused more on employer than what students wants. <BR> Letter contains sentiment and/or information not included in the resume.	Good Letter is enthusiastic and reader is able to easily learn more about the applicant. <BR> Letter demonstrates some understanding of position/company beyond job posting<BR> Focused on both self and employer <BR> Letter contains information not included in the resume.	Satisfactory Letter is friendly.<BR> Mentions specifics of the position/company and provides a rationale for selection.<BR> Reader is able to find out more about the applicant, but has to make connections.<BR> Letter expands on information included in the resume.	Unsatisfacory Letter is friendly but perfunctory.<BR> More self-focused than employer facused. <BR> Reader is able to find out more about the applicant, but has to work for it <BR> May mention specifics of the position/company, but nothing beyond job description. Letter contains little information not included in the resume.
Brand Statement	Excellent An expanded brand statement is clearly articulated in an engaging and appropriate manner <BR> Talents are explicitly linked to employer benefits.<BR> Clear sense of talents and/or strengths listed.<BR> Reader left with a sense for who you are and how you operate. Excited to meet you.	Good An expanded brand statement is clearly articulated in an appropriate manner <BR> Talents are somewhat linked to employer benefits.<BR> Employer gets a sense of talents and/or strengths.<BR> Reader left with a sense for who you are and wants to learn more.	Satisfactory An expanded brand statement is attempted to show how you can be of value.<BR> Employer gets a sense of talents and/or strengths.<BR> Reader left with a general feeling for good/bad fit.	Unsatisfacory Integrates your brand statement.Does not add much to show how you can be of value.<BR>
Format and Writing Mechanics	Excellent Letter follows all standard formatting for a formal letter.<BR> An interview is requested. <BR>No spelling, grammar or usage errors	Good Letter follows almost all standard formatting for a formal letter.<BR> <BR>An interview is requested.<BR> 1-2 spelling, grammar or usage errors<BR>	Satisfactory Letter follows almost all standard formatting for a formal letter. May need to work on introduction or closing.<BR> An interview is requested.<BR> a few spelling, grammar or usage errors<BR>	Unsatisfacory Letter does not follow standard formatting for a formal letter<BR> No request for interview.<BR> Several spelling, grammar or usage errors<BR>
Brand Statement & Mood Board 1 %
	Excellent (N/A)	Good (N/A)	Satisfactory (N/A)	Unsatisfactory (N/A)
Enter Title	Excellent	Good	Satisfactory	Unsatisfactory

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