Success Criteria – 1-2 demonstrates few of expected criteria, 3-4 demonstrates some of the expected criteria, 5-6 demonstrates

most of the criteria.

COVER LETTER RESUME

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Letter/Paragraph Structure Conventions

 Proper grammar  Proper spelling
 Proper spelling  Proper grammar
 Includes Intro, Body and a Conclusion paragraph  Point form when required
 Proper Paragraph structure  Complete, detailed sentences where needed.

Format Format
 12pt font, professional font selection, double spaced  12pt font, professional font selection,
 Job Competition Number (if available)  Includes name and contact information
 Recipients name (if available)  History: employment, academic, extracurricular, volunteer, etc
 Address  Skills and Interests
 Contact Information  Employment History
 3-4 paragraphs  2-page max.
 Signature (hard copy only)

Content/Creativity/Ideas
 Vocabulary is relevant to job
 Applicant is specific; clear and concise
 Appropriate word choice
 Links advertisement to cover letter
 Provides contact detail in concluding paragraph
 “Good first impression”
Content/Creativity/Ideas
 Information is honest, detailed and thorough
 Relevant to position
 History (also stated above)
 Years worked, with specific dates
 Roles, responsibilities and duties
 References – not friends or family

Purpose Purpose
 Shows professionalism  Shows professionalism
 Demonstrates purpose and intent  Demonstrates purpose and intent
 Why should the employer hire you?  Why should the employer higher you?
 Why do you want the job?  Why do you want the job?