Assignment Directions
In this assignment students will create an entry-level resume promoting current skills and qualifications. Students will then use this resume to simulate applying for a job opportunity. The directions for the assignment are as follows:
- Prepare a resume highlighting your current skills, employment experience, educational background and transferrable skills you possess to date.
The final resume resume must meet the following criteria:
- Must be typed and labeled with a professional file name
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Spelling
, punctuation, grammar used correctly and is free of both grammatical and spelling errors
- The format must be easy to read, clear, concise, neat, and spaced evenly including consistent font size between 10-12 throughout the document
- Document is neat and skills and abilities are easily understood
- Limit of one to two pages
- Must include name, address, phone, and/or email address
- Include bold headings/sections that are appropriate; including at a minimum Objective, Education, Work Experience/Employment,
- Use action words (verbs) to describe accomplishments.
- Must include relevant skills and abilities supported by examples of work experience
- Word choice is well developed by using correct phrases
Assignment Grading Rubric
Quality |
Meets Minimal Standards |
Does Not Meet Minimal Standards |
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Format |
Uses 1 page; Sections are spaced evenly |
Heading |
Content |
Exceeds 1-2 pages Sections poorly spaced Headings do not stand out Content not indented under headings Use of boxes, graphics, shading Template used |
Name, address, phone, email included in three lines |
Incomplete information |
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Resume Sections |
Includes: Heading, Objective, Education, Skills/Abilities, Work and/or Volunteer exp. |
Not all required sections listed |
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Appropriate personal information Relevant skills/abilities supported by examples of experience Complete Work and/or Volunteer exp. |
Personal information includes age, SS #, height, weight, religion Incomplete Work/Volunteer exp. info |
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Grammar Punctuation Capitalization Spelling |
Uses correct spelling , punctuation and grammar, nouns are capitalized |
More than 3 errors
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Word Choice |
Used correct phrases but word choice need development |
Refers to self as “I” or “Me” Uses full sentences |
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Print/Email |
Professionally named and titled resume correctly, and has a professional email address |
Extra blank page attached Saved with unprofessional title Documents not attached correctly Came from unprofessional email address |