English 360 Resume Rubric

Criteria
Absent or
Below Basic
Form &
Sections
Organizati organization is
on
absent,
illogical, or
inconsistent;
Headings may
be absent or
do not
describe
content
effectively
Content &
Job
Persuasive description's
ness
details may
not be
addressed;
evidence of
qualifications
is lacking or
irrelevant
Appearanc White space,
e
fonts, and
design are not
used to
increase the
readerfriendliness of
the resume.
Language
Bullet Point
clauses/phrase
s are hard to
understand
and structured
inconsistently;
errors impede
readability
throughout.

Developing

Proficient

Advanced

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

Sections are
organized
logically and
consistently;
Headings
describe
content
effectively

Generalization
s attempt to
address the
job's
description;
evidence of
qualifications
isn't yet
adequate
White space,
fonts, and
design may be
distracting or
ineffective.

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
effective and
attractive

Bullet Point
clauses/phras
es 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

White space,
fonts, and
design are
effective.

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

Comments

Rather than a summary section, I would recommend that you use an

objective section. Also, specifically state what position you are applying for.

Instead of highlights you can use a skills section. If there are more skills
pertaining to the position you are applying for they should be listed. For
example, list the programs you are skilled in for editing photos.
There are a few grammar errors that you should address. Ex) "Calm and
Working under pressure." This can be changed to, "capable of working calmly
in stressful situations." Also, adding to your diction will improve your resume.
Your structure looks pleasing to the eye however; the instructor may prefer a
different format, such as the one shown on pg. 246 of Markel.
Your employer should be in bold. It will stand out more. This will make it
easier to distinguish the employer from the job description.