Résumé Rubric
Key: S = Satisfactory R = Revise
| S | R | APPEARANCE: Headings and content are consistent between sections with white space and bold print, CAPITALIZATION, italics, bullets, and indentations used to make it visually appealing and highlight main points. Margins are 0.5 – 1 inch, easy to read font (Times New Roman, Arial, etc), and font size 10-14 points. Comments: |
| S | R | HEADING: Name and Contact Information – Name (14 – 16 pt font and should be the largest font on your document – use the name that you want to be called), mailing address, phone number, email address and personalized LinkedIn URL or professional website. Comments: |
| S | R | EDUCATION: Bachelor of Arts Degree along with Major(s)/Minor(s) and tracks or concentrations should be listed. Included should be the institution with location and graduation date. Optional content can include GPA (if above a 3.0), specified as major or overall GPA, as well as study abroad, honors, awards, or scholarships. Comments: |
| S | R | EXPERIENCE: Each organization is listed in reverse chronological order and includes title, name of the organization, location (City, State) of the organization, and dates of experience (Month/Year). Comments: |
| S | R | W.H.O.: When writing about experiences use the acronym WHO: What I did, How I did it, the Outcome. Omit irrelevant and/or outdated information. Comments: |
| S | R | GRAMMAR, SPELLING, AND PUNCTUATION: No pronouns (I, me, their, our, my, we). Past tense verbs are used for past experiences and present tense verbs for current experiences. Do not overuse the same verbs. Comments: |
| S | R | OPTIONAL SECTIONS: Any additional sections should be relevant. If including a skills section, the skills listed are technical in nature not personal qualities (e.g. good communication, organized, team player, etc.). Comments: |