English 360 Resume Rubric

Criteria

Form &
Organization

Content &
Persuasivene
ss

Absent or Below
Basic
Developing

Proficient

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

Job description's
details may not
be addressed;
evidence of
qualifications is
lacking or
irrelevant

Generalizations
attempt to
address the
job's
description;
evidence of
qualifications
isn't yet
adequate

Some specific
details address
the job's
description
directly; evidence
of qualifications is
adequate

Specific details
address the job's
description
directly and
aptly; evidence
of qualifications
is plentiful and
convincing

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.

White space,
fonts, and design
are effective and
attractive
A little
crowded--use
more white
space around
headings

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

Bullet Point
clauses/phrases
are effective and
structured
consistently;
nearly error free

Appearance

Language

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

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