Resume

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
• 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
Format	Uses 1 page; Sections are spaced evenly Headings are bolded and capitalized Content indented under headings Uses size 10 to12 font, but only one font size used	Exceeds 1-2 pages Sections poorly spaced Headings do not stand out Content not indented under headings Use of boxes, graphics, shading Template used
Heading	Name, address, phone, email included in three lines	Incomplete information
Resume Sections	Includes: Heading, Objective, Education, Skills/Abilities, Work and/or Volunteer exp.	Not all required sections listed
Content	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
Grammar Punctuation Capitalization Spelling	Uses correct spelling , punctuation and grammar, nouns are capitalized	More than 3 errors
Word Choice	Used correct phrases but word choice need development	Refers to self as “I” or “Me” Uses full sentences
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