Cover Letter Rubric

Cover Letter Rubric Name: Hour:

1. No spelling errors No grammatical errors Correct format It is obvious that print preview was used to center information on the page Paragraph 1-- States reason for the letter, names the specific position or type of work for which you are applying, develops bridge between writer and potential employer, states where you learned of job opening; is unique, original in some way; attention getting; this letter will get your foot in the door. Paragraph 2-- Indicates why you are interested in the position, the company, etc…above all, what you can do for the employer. Specifies your academic background and your qualifications. Presents info in a unique, interesting manner. Paragraph 3-- Refer reader to enclosed resume or application form, which summarizes your training, experience, etc. Paragraph 4-- Indicate your desire for a personal interview and repeat phone number. Close letter with a statement or question that will encourage a response. Makes a closing statement that the potential employer would have a difficult time ignoring.

2. No spelling errors No grammatical errors Correct format It is obvious that print preview was used to center information on the page Overall, the letter flows well and meets criteria, but one or more of the paragraphs is not as interesting, unique as it could be. Paragraph 1—One of the following is missing: states reason for the letter, names the specific position or type of work for which you are applying, develops bridge between writer and potential employer, states where you learned of job opening. Paragraph 2—One of the following is missing: indicates why you are interested in the position, the company, etc…above all, what you can do for the employer. Specifies your academic background and your qualifications. Paragraph 3—One of the following is missing: refer reader to enclosed resume or application form, which summarizes your training, experience, etc. Paragraph 4—One of the following is missing: indicate your desire for a personal interview and repeat phone number. Close letter with a statement or question that will encourage a response.

3. Up to two spelling errors Up to five grammatical errors Some alignment problems Letter should be either a bit higher or lower on the sheet Overall, the letter fails to excite, encourage readership Paragraph 1-- Two of the following are missing: states reason for the letter, names the specific position or type of work for which you are applying, develops bridge between writer and potential employer, states where you learned of job opening. Paragraph 2-- Two of the following are missing: indicates why you are interested in the position, the company, etc…above all, what you can do for the employer. Academic background and your qualifications. Paragraph 3-- Two of the following are missing: refer reader to enclosed resume or application form, which summarizes your training, experience, etc. Paragraph 4-- Two of the following are missing: indicate your desire for a personal interview and repeat phone number. Close letter with a statement or question that will encourage a response.

4. Three or more spelling errors Six or more grammatical errors Several alignment problems Not obvious that print preview was used Letter lackluster; needs to be improved to encourage readership. Paragraph 1--Three or more of the following are missing: states reason for the letter, names the specific position or type of work for which you are applying, develops bridge between writer and potential employer, states where you learned of job opening Paragraph 2-- Three or more of the following are missing: indicates why you are interested in the position, the company, etc…above all, what you can do for the employer. Specifics your academic background and your qualifications. Paragraph 3--Three or more of the following are missing: refer reader to enclosed resume or application form, which summarizes your training, experience, etc. Paragraph 4--Three or more of the following are missing: indicate your desire for a personal interview and repeat phone number. Close letter with a statement or question that will encourage a response.