Job File (Application Letter/Résumé/Thank You Letter)

Learning Goal: I’m working on a english writing question and need the explanation and answer to help me learn.

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeProfessional Letter Format•Appropriate outside address (or letterhead), date line, inside address, salutation (including an individual’s name), body, complimentary close, signature block and end notations appear.

Conventions outlined in book and class are followed.
•Spacing in between parts of the letter is correct and the letter is centered vertically on the page.

40 to >0.0 pts Full Marks

0 pts No Marks

40 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeLetter Style• Letter indicates exact job and how you heard about the job.
• Letter effectively highlights your relevant experience and indicates how you could fit into the organization without repeating too much of the resume.
• The letter is persuasive and assertive without being pushy or pompous.
• An appropriate amount of detail is given.
• Information in the letter is well organized.
• Text is broken into logical paragraphs with good paragraph structure.
• An appropriate next step is suggested.
• The letter is concise and the words selected most accurately and effectively convey meaning.

40 to >0.0 pts Full Marks

0 pts No Marks

40 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeLetter Grammar/Punctuation• Appropriate words, spelling, and punctuation rules applied through proofreading.

10 to >0.0 pts Full Marks

0 pts No Marks

10 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeResume Professional Design• Headings are clearly distinguished from text by use of white space, font type, and other font characteristics.
• Font types and sizes throughout are pleasing to the eye and create a crisp look.
• White space is used effectively in the document. Items within sections are visibly grouped together. The eye is not overwhelmed by unnecessarily heavy blocks of text.
• Bullets are formatted well and appropriately spaced.
• The resume fits on one page if at all possible; the text makes good use of the entire page.
• Conventions for indicating job title, company name, location, and dates of employment are effective and consistent.
• Reverse Chronological Order is followed in Jobs and Education
• Month and year beginning and ending dates are included throughout.
• Resume includes all necessary sections and information with appropriate headings.

40 to >0.0 pts Full Marks

0 pts No Marks

40 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeResume Action (style)• Resume clearly and concretely details your duties, skills, and accomplishments. (PARs)
• All communication is action phrase based. No sentences.
• Verbs are powerful and concrete.
• Actions are clear and complete with Present Tense Verbs and Past Tense Verbs where appropriate.
• The most compelling bullets appear first.
• The overall organization of the resume has integrity (chronological, functional, etc.).
• Information is well organized.
• No unnecessary repetition within bullets or sections is present.

40 to >0.0 pts Full Marks

0 pts No Marks

40 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeResume Grammar/Punctuation• Appropriate words, spelling, and punctuation rules applied through proofreading.

10 to >0.0 pts Full Marks

0 pts No Marks

10 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeThe Thank You Note• If Letter: Appropriate outside address (or letterhead), date line, inside address, salutation (including an individual’s name), body, complimentary close, signature block and end notations appear. If Email: Appropriate Email format applies.
• Conventions outlined in book and class are followed.
• Spacing in between parts of the letter/email is correct.
• The content follows the examples of Thanks/Specific Reminders/Positive Forward Conclusion.
• Appropriate words, spelling, and punctuation rules applied through proofreading.

20 to >0.0 pts Full Marks

0 pts No Marks

20 pts

Total Points: 200