Career Portfolio Summative
Your Summative for the Careers unit will be a Career Portfolio. You will need to include: A
Career Analysis reflection for one career, a Resume, a Cover Letter, and an Interview
Reflection. Here are the rubrics for each item.
Career Analysis Reflection 15 pts
In a paragraph or two, write a reflection on the career analysis answering the following
questions. You need more than two sentences for each question (except the first one) to
receive full credit. Use complete sentences and proper grammar and spelling.
● What career did you choose?
● Why did you choose this career? (What skills or interests do you have that will
contribute to the career?)
● Will you be able to support yourself or a family with this career? Why or why not?
Resume Rubric 24pts
Traits
4 pts
3 pts
2 pts
1 pt
Form
(functional or
chronological)
& content
Format of the resume is
clear. Each major
section has a clearly
defined heading and
includes required
information (objective
statement, names,
dates, locations, etc.).
Formatting is consistent
throughout the resume.
Format is mostly clear.
Each major section
includes a heading and
most of the required
information (objective
statement, names,
dates, locations, etc.).
Formatting is mostly
consistent through the
resume.
Format is confusing.
Major
sections are missing
information (objective
statement,
names, dates,
locations, etc.).
Format is hard to
see. Major sections
are missing
information (objective
statement, names,
dates, locations,
etc.).
Effectiveness
Resume shows a very
professional
appearance, tone, and
style.
Resume shows an
appropriate
appearance, tone, and
style.
Some inconsistencies
remain.
Resume shows a
less
professional
appearance, tone,
and style. Several
weaknesses
need attention or
revision.
Resume does not
have a professional
appearance, tone, or
style. Much revision
is needed.
Education
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2 of the following:
● Degree is
3 of the following:
● Schools are not
4 or more of the
following
Entries Are In
Reverse
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Experience &
Skills
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Chronological order
Degree Is Spelled
Out
Major(s) (if
declared)and
graduation
month/year are
indicated
Each Institution
Includes Name,
location,dates
If Listed,GPA is
incorrect format
Entries Are in reverse
chronological & order
Organization Name,
position title,&
location, dates are
included
Bullets Begin with
strong action verbs
and are in correct
verb tense
Personal Pronouns
And extraneous
words are omitted
Bullets Are Concise,
direct, indicate
accomplishments
Results Are
Quantified
Bullets Are Listed In
Order & importance
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Abbreviated or
missing
Missing information
for institutions
(Name, location,
date)
Entries Are in
reverse
chronological order
Missing major
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●
in any order
Degree is missing
Missing Declared
Major(s)
Entry Is Missing
Details(name,
location, dates)
Irrelevant Or
Outdated
Highschool info is
listed
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Entries Are In
Reverse
Chronological order
Entries Have A
Pattern Of One
Type Of One type of
error (e.g.locations
are omitted)
Action Verbs Are
Weak
Verb tense is
incorrect for 1 entry
Bullets are not
concise or direct
and do not indicate
impact
Bullets are written in
complete sentences
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Entries Are not in
reverse
chronological
order
2 or more entries
do include
organization
name, dates,
position title, or
location
Bullets are written
in complete
sentences
Verb Tense is
incorrect for 2
entries.
Level of
competency may
not be displayed in
skills
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Grammar &
Mechanics
Writer follows all
guidelines for spelling,
grammar, usage,
Writer follows most
guidelines, but some
sentences are unclear,
Writer follows some
guidelines, but
sentences contain
Schools are not in
any order
Degree is missing
Missing Declared
Major(s)
Entry Is Missing
Details(name,
location, dates)
Irrelevant Or
Outdated
Highschool info is
listed
Education is
missing
Entries Are not in
reverse
chronological
order
3 or more entries
do include
organization
name, dates,
position title, or
location
Bullets are written
in complete
sentences
Verb tense is
incorrect for 3 or
more entries
Bullets Are Wordy,
vague, or do not
indicate ones
impact
Bullets are listed in
order of
importance to the
reader
Results are
quantified when
appropriate
Irrelevant or
outdated
information is
listed
Writer has difficulty
following guidelines;
most sentences
mechanics, etc.
Sentences are strong
and have a varied
structure.
uneven, or contain
errors.
multiple errors and
are difficult to
understand.
contain numerous
errors and cannot be
understood.
4
3
2
1
Function
Audience and purpose
of the
cover letter are strong
and clear.
Audience and purpose
are present but could
be stronger.
Audience and purpose
are less clear, and
weak parts remain.
Audience and purpose
are not clear.
Form &
Content
Format of the letter is
clear. Each major
section includes all
required information
(address, date,
salutation, body,
closing, signature).
Format is mostly clear.
Each major section
includes most required
information (address,
date, salutation, body,
closing, signature).
Format is confusing.
Major sections are
missing information
(address, date,
salutation, body,
closing, signature).
Format is hard to see.
Major sections are
missing information
(address, date,
salutation, body,
closing, signature).
Effectiveness
Letter shows a very
professional
appearance, tone, and
style.
Letter shows an
appropriate
appearance, tone, and
style. Some
inconsistencies remain.
Letter shows a less
professional
appearance, tone, and
style. Several
weaknesses need
attention or revision.
Letter does not have a
professional
appearance, tone, or
style. Much revision is
needed.
Grammar &
mechanics
Writer follows all
guidelines for spelling,
grammar, usage,
mechanics, etc.
Sentences are strong
and varied. Little to no
mistakes.
Writer follows most
guidelines, but some
sentences are unclear,
uneven, or contain
errors.
Writer follows some
guidelines, but
sentences contain
multiple errors and are
difficult to understand.
Writer has difficulty
following guidelines;
most sentences
contain numerous
errors and cannot be
understood.
Cover Letter Rubric 16 pts
Mock Interview Reflection 15pts
In a paragraph or two, answer the following questions. You will need more than two
sentences for each question to receive full credit.
● What questions did you feel most prepared to answer? Why?
● What questions did you feel least prepared to answer? Why?
● Using the feedback from your interviewer, what knowledge or skills do you need to
strengthen to be successful on your next interview? Please explain.