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    CRITERIA

    ADVANCED

    (4)

    PROFICIENT

    (3)

    APPROACHING

    PROFICIENCY

    (2)

    DEVELOPING

    (1)

    Overall Appearance

    Resume covers 1 page and is not overcrowded. 


    Information is organized in a way that serves the purpose of the document

    Resume fills the page but too much white space exists in the document.


    Information is mostly organized in a way that serves the purpose of the document.

    Resume almost fills the page but has uneven spacing and/or slightly too much white space.


    Information is somewhat organized in a way that serves the purpose of the document.

    Resume does not fill the page.


    Information is not organized in a way that serves the purpose of the document.

    Resume Content 

    Heading, objective, skills, experience, and education covered in detail


    Extra information was given to enhance the resume

    Heading, objective, experience, skills, and education are covered in some detail.


    Extra information was given to enhance the resume.

    Heading, objective, experience, and education covered with little detail


    Minimum extra information was given to enhance the resume.

    Missing one of the following: heading, objective, experience, or education


    No extra information was given to enhance the resume.

    Spelling and Grammar 

    No spelling errors.


    No grammar errors. 

    1-2 spelling errors


    1-2 grammar errors

    3-4 spelling errors


    3-4 grammar errors

    5-6 spelling errors


    5-6 grammar errors

    Consistent, appropriate formatting  

    All formatting is consistent throughout the document


    Balanced margins with eye appeal


    Format highlights strengths and information


    Appropriate fonts and point size used with variety.

    Almost all formatting is consistent throughout the document


    Balanced margins 


    Format highlights strengths and information adequately


    Appropriate fonts and point size used with variety.

    The document contains significant inconsistencies in formatting


    Balanced margins


    Format highlights strengths and information somewhat

    Formatting is very inconsistent

    and margins are inappropriate


    Formatting choices interfere with the purpose of the document