Cover Letter and Resume Writing Rubric

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Prewriting Criteria Points Possible Points Received
Cover Letter: all questions answered completely
10
 
Resume: all questions answered completely
10
 
Cover Letter Attractive heading
5
 
1st Paragraph: discusses the purpose of the letter. Mentions information already known about the opportunity. Tells how the writer will be an asset to the company.
10
 
2nd Paragraph: gives educational preparation; lists practical experience if applicable
10
 
3rd Paragraph: mentions the enclosed resume; states a follow-up time; thanks the employer for his time.
10
 
Closing: proper closing and signature is present
5
 
Resume Heading: is present; matches heading on cover letter
5
 
Objective is present
5
 
School History: lists achievements; lists highest level of education obtained; is chronologically organized with the latest education at the top
10
 
Work History: lists employers; gives job descriptions at each place of employment; uses action verbs to begin each description; lists achievements; is ordered chronologically with the latest job at the top
10
 
Grammar The documents are free of grammatical errors
5
 
Proofreading Signature of proofreader is present on the bottom of the resume
5
 
    TOTAL