Rubric – ENG 209 – Resume & Cover Letter				
Rob Frank

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Grader:                                                                                         

   	Satisfactory
(20 points)	Needs Improvement
(10 points)	Unsatisfactory
(0 points)	
Content
	The points in the cover letter address the requirements and recommendations in the job post 	Some of the points are addressed, but others are ignored	The cover letter does not address the points of the job post 
	
Organization
	Work history is easily understood, especially in terms of chronology

	The timeline of the resume is unclear in one or more areas 
 	At least one promotion is unclear	
Style
	The cover letter uses the exact same wording as the job post 	It is difficult to tell if the applicant has met the requirements or not, due to wording issues	The language of the cover letter makes it clear that the specific job post is not being addressed 	
Grammar/Mechanics	A minimum of errors, with a focus on the tiny details of the resume and cover letter
	Some errors, but not to the point of distraction	Minor errors throughout, showing evidence of a lack of attention to detail	
Timeliness
	The paper is on time

	The paper is late
	The paper is missing	

Total Points: