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Resume and Cover Letter Rubric 
Resume and Cover Letter Rubric
This rubric is designed to asses the quality of a entry level Nursing resume.
Rubric Code: VXA3574
By cmgough
Ready to use
Public Rubric
Subject: Nursing  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate

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  Excellent

2 pts

Very Good

1.5 pts

Satisfactory

1 pts

Needs improvement

0.5 pts

Comment/Score

Includes score per section and comments

(N/A)

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
Comment/Score
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
Comment/Score
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
Comment/Score
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
Comment/Score
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
Comment/Score
Cover Letter
  Excellent

1 pts

Very Good

0.75 pts

Satisfactory

0.5 pts

Needs Improvement

0.25 pts

Score/comment

(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
Score/comment
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
Score/comment
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
Score/comment
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Total
Excellent
Very Good
Satisfactory
Needs Improvement
Score/comment





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