Business Communication help

Rubric for Grading Letter of Application

Description

Pts.

Score

Vertical Centering – looks professional – if you do not know how to do this use google!

Name and contact info in header (header/footer) matches resume, space for signature of sender,

10

Enclosure written at the bottom

Spacing

Spelling

Capitalization

Parts of letter

Margins 1” or consistent w/resume

15

Content incorporates info from the job description, highlights personal skills related to the job,

20

3 paragraphs - Clear, organized, easy to understand, proper flow

Intro

Body

Closing

20

Actual Copy of job announcement attached as separate document– Do not just provide a link

You Attitude – no paragraphs begins with I or other personal pronouns

20

Total Points

100

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Rubric for Grading Resume

Description

Pts.

Score

Name and contact info in header (header/footer) 2nd page on - name and pg # only.

10

Proper formatting:

Consistent spacing, avoid large blank spaces – fill the page, consistent dashes/dash sizes between dates, spelling, alignment.

20

Margins 1” or consistent w/Letter of App

Parts of resume (Education, Experience, Skills, Etc...)

Headings appropriate size & easily found.

15

Complete Information in all sections

Looks professional – one page (or 2 pages)

Dates in clear view (I like right aligned dates)

Objective clearly stated (optional – great if you need a space filler).

15

Use Action Verbs (do not duplicate verbs under the same job) in at least 3 of the 4 job descriptions.

20

4-5 job descriptions under every job listed (NO PARAGRAPHS!!!!)

Chronological order – present to past

20

Total Points

100

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