English 360 Resume Rubric

Criteria

Form &
Organization

Content &
Persuasiveness

Appearance

Language

Comments

Absent or Below Basic

Developing

Proficient

Sections organization is
absent, illogical, or
inconsistent; Headings may
be absent or do not
describe content effectively

Sections organization isn't

always clear or consistent;
Headings may not describe
content effectively

Sections are usually organized

logically and consistently;
Headings describe content
adequately
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Job description's details may Generalizations attempt to Some specific details address
not be addressed; evidence address the job's
the job's description directly;
of qualifications is lacking or description; evidence of
evidence of qualifications is
irrelevant
qualifications isn't yet
adequate
adequate :(
White space, fonts, and
design are not used to
increase the readerfriendliness of the resume.

White space, fonts, and

design may be distracting
or ineffective. :''((((((((((

White space, fonts, and

design are effective.

Bullet Point clauses/phrases

are hard to understand and
structured inconsistently;
errors impede readability
throughout.

Bullet Point
clauses/phrases may be
hard to understand or
structured inconsistently;
errors impede readability
at times

Bullet Point clauses/phrases

are usually effective and
structured consistently; a few
errors

Advanced
Sections are organized
logically and consistently;
Headings describe content
effectively

Specific details address the

job's description directly and
aptly; evidence of
qualifications is plentiful and
convincing
White space, fonts, and
design are effective and
attractive

Bullet Point clauses/phrases

are effective and structured
consistently; nearly error free