Week 1 - Rubric for Resume, Cover Letter and Personal Statement

1. Accurate spelling:
a. no spelling errors = 5 points
b. 1-2 spelling errors = 3 points
c. 3-4 spelling errors = 1 point
2. Accurate capitalization:
a. no capitalization errors = 5 points
b. 1-2 capitalization errors = 3 points
c. 3-4 capitalization errors = 1 point
3. Accurate punctuation:
a. no punctuation errors = 5 points
b. 1-2 punctuation errors = 3 points
c. 3-4 punctuation errors = 1 point
4. Includes all required components for each (resume, cover letter, personal statement)
a. resume: name, address, phone number, e-mail address, statement of goal/objective,
education, activities and skills, and work experience = 35 points.
b. cover letter: heading with date; inside address includes person's name, title/department
name, address; salutation; body(includes a statement of the position you applying for,
evidence of your qualifications for the position, expression of interest in an interview;
closing; your typed name = 35 points.
c. personal statement: catches reader's attention; provided appropriate evidence of why you
are qualified for the position for which you are applying; evidence of uniqueness; succinct
(not wordy); adheres to stated word limit of 250-500 words; tailored to the job or position
you are applying for = 35 points.
Total of 50 points each for the resume, cover letter and personal statement.