Resume/ Cover Letter/ References Marking Rubric


Name:________________________________


Resume

Categories/Criteria

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Level 4

 

1

2

3

4

Knowledge/ Understanding

some of the required information is lacking:


Contact Information

Work Experience

Education

Skills

Interests

Personal qualities


 references are not mentioned

 quality of required information is inconsistent:


Contact Information

Work Experience

Education

Skills

Interests

Personal qualities


 references are available

 required information is sufficient and accurate:


Contact Information

Work Experience

Education

Skills

Interests

Activities

Personal qualities


 references are enclosed

 all required information is relevant, specific and accurate:


Contact Information

Work Experience

Education

Skills

Interests

Personal qualities


 references are enclosed

Communication

 visual aspects lack effectiveness:


White space

Headings

Point form

Font

Bullets

 visual aspects are effective to some degree:


White space

Headings

Point form

Font

Bullets

 visual aspects are effective:



Sufficient white space

Headings are clear

Point Form is effective

Font is appropriate

Bullets are used effectively

 visual aspects are highly effective:


White space

Headings

Point Form

Font

Bullets

Application

 some serious errors in use of mechanics. In spelling, punctuation and capitalization


 use of word processor is ineffective

 minor errors in use of mechanics i.e. in spelling/ punctuation and capitalization


 use of word processor is somewhat effective

 use of mechanics is correct i.e. no errors in spelling punctuation, capitalization


 use of word processor is effective

 use of mechanics is correct i.e. no errors in spelling, punctuation, capitalization


 use of word processor is highly effective




RESUME AND REFERENCES MARKING RUBRIC (continued)


References

 

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Level 4

 

 some of the required information is lacking

 quality of required information is inconsistent

 required information is sufficient and accurate

 all required information is relevant, specific and accurate