Student Name:__________________________________________________________ Date:__________________________
Resume Rubric
1 - Needs Improvement
Resume is an inappropriate
length based on experience.
Font may be too large,
difficult to read or
inconsistent. Inappropriate
use of margins. Excessive or
no use of italics, bold, and/or
underline.
2 - Developing
Uneven white space.
Inappropriate font size or type.
Font is inconsistent. Space not
used appropriately; unevenly.
3 - Accomplished
Resume is appropriate length based
on experience and not overcrowded.
Font style is between 10-12 point, is
consistent. Space and margins are
used appropriately. Consistent
formatting used throughout resume.
Appropriate use of italics, bold,
and/or underline.
Grammar,
Spelling,
Typos
Multiple spelling or
grammatical errors. Use of
multiple personal pronouns
(I, me, my, etc.).
A few grammatical or spelling
errors. Use of a few personal
pronouns (I, me, my, etc.).
No grammatical or spelling errors. No
personal pronouns (I, me, my, etc.).
Heading
Missing crucial contact
information. Heading is an
inappropriate size and/ or
order. Email address is
unprofessional.
Does not include all necessary
or accurate contact information.
Heading is an appropriate size
and/or order.
Includes contact information: Full
name, address, phone and
appropriate e-mail. Heading is an
appropriate size and/or order with
name formatted to stand out.
Goal Clarity
Information on resume has
no career-specific focus or
only focuses on applicant’s
needs.
Goal of resume is too broad and
includes several foci.
Goal of resume is obvious either
through the use of a concise and
relevant objective/profile or
consistency of content throughout.
Education
Institution is listed without
location. Current institution is
missing. Major is included,
but not degree. Graduation
date missing.
Institution, location, graduation
date, and degree are included
but information is incomplete or
includes too much information.
Most important information
does not stand out.
Degree and major listed accurately
and in appropriate order with
expected graduation month and year,
name and location (city, state) of
school. Important information is
highlighted. Honors/scholarships are
included here or in their own section.
Relevant Coursework listed if
appropriate.
Experience
—Format
Positions are not listed in an
appropriate order. Action
verbs are not used. Bullet
points are not used.
Descriptions do not use varied
action verbs. Verb tense is
inappropriate or inconsistent.
Bullet points not used. Varied
types of experiences listed in
one long section.
Bullets begin with action verbs with
appropriate verb tense. Experience is
listed in reverse chronological order.
Bullets with higher level skills are
listed first. Separate experience
sections used if necessary.
Experience
—Content
Positions lack descriptive
detail or are not
understandable. Location,
dates, company, position, and
titles of employment are not
listed.
Descriptions are not concise,
may be inconsistent or do not
offer appropriate detail or
accomplishments. Few or no
keywords.
Organization name, job title, dates
(month and year) and location (city,
state) are included. Descriptions are
concise; clearly emphasize
transferable skills and
accomplishments. Keywords are used.
Additional
Content
Additional necessary sections
are improperly omitted. Skills
related to these areas are
unclear.
Sections are incomplete or
include too much information.
Information is disorganized.
Additional sections are appropriate to
the resume content, well organized,
sufficiently described, and easy to
understand. Not included if
unnecessary.
16-23=Developing
24= Accomplished
Overall
Appearance
8-15= Needs Improvement
Reviewed by:________________________________________________________
Score
Total: _________________
Adapted from Marquette University Career Services Center
Updated July 2013