Assessment Rubric
Job Application Assignment: Analysis Memo
Criteria
Excellent
Above
Average
B
(16-17)
Average
(6)
Format – The memo
(4)
follows the correct
format according to the
text
(4 pts.)
A
Content – The memo
(18-20)
provides a thorough,
detailed, organized,
and clear description
of the organization, job
position, desired
qualifications of
applicants, and
audience; demonstrates
a keen awareness of
multiple aspects of the
organization; is
logical, specific, and
insightful in its
analysis
(20 pts.)
Grammar &
Mechanics – The
memo shows control
and care with the
grammar and
mechanics of Standard
Written English
(6 pts.)
Total (30 pts.)
Unacceptable
F
C
(15)
Below
Average
D
(13-14)
(5)
(4)
(3)
(Below 3)
(3)
(2.5)
(2)
(below 2)
(12 and
Below)
Assessment Rubric
Job Application Portfolio Assignment: Cover Letter
Criteria
Average
A
(14-15)
Above
Average
B
(12-13)
Body Paragraph(s) –
Demonstrates through
clear and specific
examples why you are
qualified for the job;
does not simply
summarize resume;
paragraphs are
organized around one
central idea
(25 pts.)
(23-25)
Closing Paragraph –
Requests an interview;
provides full contact
information; ends with
a message of goodwill
(15 pts.)
Tone and Style –
Tone is professional,
confident,
straightforward, and
otherwise appropriate
to the audience and
position
(10 pts.)
Opening Paragraph –
Clearly states the
purpose of the letter
and how you learned
of the job opening,
demonstrates a strong
interest in and
knowledge of the
position and
organization
(15 pts.)
Excellent
Unacceptable
C
(11)
Below
Average
D
(9-10)
(20-22)
(18-19)
(15-17)
(Below 15)
(14-15)
(12-13)
(11)
(9-10)
(below 9)
(8-10)
(6-7)
(5)
(4)
(below 4)
F
(below 9)
Grammar and
Mechanics –
The letter shows
control and care with
the grammar and
mechanics of Standard
Written English
(10 pts.)
(8-10)
(7-6)
(5)
(4)
(below 4)
Format –
The letter follows the
correct format
according to the text
(5 pts.)
(5)
(4)
(3.5)
(3)
(below 3)
Total (80 pts.)
Assessment Rubric
Job Application Portfolio Assignment Rubric: Resume
Criteria
Average
A
(41-45)
Above
Average
B
(36-40)
Grammar and
Mechanics –
The resume shows
control and care with
the grammar and
mechanics of Standard
Written English
(15 pts.)
(13-15)
Format –
The format is
professional, visually
appealing, easy to
navigate, and follows
all conventions of an
appropriate resume
format
(20 pts.)
(18-20)
Content –
All sections are clearly
related to the job
position, effectively
demonstrate the
qualifications of the
candidate, include an
appropriate number of
details, and are
organized in an
effective way
(45 pts.)
Total (80 pts.)
Excellent
Unacceptable
C
(32-35)
Below
Average
D
(27-31)
(11-12)
(10)
(8-9)
(Below 8)
(17)
(15-16)
(13-14)
(12 and
Below)
F
(Below 27)
Assessment Rubric
Job Application Assignment: Overall Submission
Criteria
Excellent
A
Complete job
(18-20)
description is included;
all materials are
specific to the included
job description; page
breaks are used
effectively
(20 pts.)
Total (20 pts.)
Final Total:
Comments:
Above
Average
B
(16-17)
Average
C
(14-15)
Below
Average
D
(12-13)
Unacceptable
F
(Below 12)