cover letter
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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