Targeted Resume and Cover Letter Assignment Page 1 of 5
\nCourse Code: BUSN702
\nCourse Name: COOP\/Employment Preparedness
\nTargeted Resume and Cover Letter Assignment \u2013 30% of Final Grade
\nPURPOSE: The purpose of this assignment is to help you develop the skills needed to
\nproduce a targeted effective resume and cover letter for a specific job.
\nINSTRUCTIONS: Apply the course concepts covered for targeted resumes and cover
\nletters. Review the rubric carefully (below) to ensure that you have a clear
\nunderstanding of how your assignment will be assessed.
\nThis is a course assignment, you are not actually applying for a job.
\nLater in this course, you will participate in a mock job interview assignment using this
\nsame target job.
\nTASK 1 – Select a target job advertisement OR use advertisement provided by your
\ninstructor.
\nSelect a relevant job posting to work with for this assignment. You will be provided with
\ntips on how to evaluate a job posting, and how to locate one; OR your professor may
\nprovide you with a job posting.
\nTASK 2 – Create a Targeted Resume
\nRefer to the sample resumes provided by your professor (or in HireCentennial).
\nRecreate or upgrade your current resume, based on the resume evaluation rubric
\nbelow. Resumes should include:
\n\u2022 Contact Information (Resume Header)
\n\u2022 Job Title\/Tagline\/Headline or Profile Statement
\n\u2022 A section which summarizes your fit for the position you are applying for
\n(e.g., Highlights of Qualifications or Summary of Skills)
\n\u2022 Education, Relevant Training and Certifications
\n\u2022 Work\/Volunteer Experience\/Projects which includes examples of
\naccomplishment statements (use the A+D+D model)
\n\u2022 One Page (maximum 2 pages)
\n\u2022 Proofread before submitting
\nTargeted Resume and Cover Letter Assignment Page 2 of 5
\nTASK 3 \u2013 Create a Targeted Cover Letter
\n\u2022 Create a targeted cover letter corresponding to the job advertisement used
\nto create your targeted resume.
\n\u2022 Add Resume Header to Cover Letter (Letterhead)
\n\u2022 Follow the format and principals covered in the course lesson and outlined
\nwithin the rubic (AIDA model)
\n\u2022 Proofread before submitting
\nTask 4 – Submission
\n\u2022 Submit the job posting you are using for this assignment in PDF format (if it has
\nbeen selected by student). Students should not submit the link for the job
\nadvertisement as this may become inactive. This may mean you will have to
\ncopy\/paste the job posting details into Word format first then save as PDF.
\nEnsure job details, such as description, duties, qualifications, etc. are visible
\nwithin the PDF copy. Submit to assignment dropbox in eCentennial.
\n\u2022 Submit your Targeted Cover Letter and Resume in ONE file. Many employers
\noften request the Cover Letter and Resume together in one file. You will
\nprobably need to copy\/paste your cover letter into the top of your resume file.
\nSave as PDF and submit to the assignment dropbox in eCentennial. Up to 5
\nmarks may be deducted for incorrect file format.
\nTargeted Resume and Cover Letter Assignment Page 3 of 5
\nTargeted Resume Rubric
\nCriteria Excellent
\n10
\nVery Good
\n8-9
\nFair
\n6-7
\nNeeds Work
\n0-5
\nVisual Appeal \/ Initial
\nImpression
\nFormat, Style, and
\nAppearance
\nResume format is visually
\nappealing. Information is
\neasy to read. Makes an
\nimmediate positive
\nimpression.
\nMargins are balanced with
\neven tab margins and
\nspacing between lines and
\nsections.
\nUses capitalization, bold,
\nor italics, to highlight
\nheadings consistently and
\nwell.
\nBullet points used
\nappropriately.
\nFont sizes and styles are
\nused consistently and are
\nnot distracting.
\nSections are arranged and
\naligned in an appropriate
\nmanner.
\nSection headings reflect
\ncontent and content
\nsubstantiates headings.
\nResume is organized and
\neasy to read. Section
\nheadings and content are
\nappropriate. Contains
\none or two minor errors.
\nResume is mostly
\norganized. Section
\nheadings may not be
\neffective.Contains
\nsome formatting errors
\nwhich may make the
\nresume more difficult to
\nread.
\nResume spacing, fonts,
\nformatting is ineffective
\nand needs work. Contains
\nmultile errors. Difficult to
\nfollow and is not visually
\nappealing.
\nResume Header and
\nProfile\/Summary
\nSections
\nResume header is clearly
\npresented at the top of
\neach page (if two pages).
\n1 element is ineffective,
\ninappropriate, or missing.
\n2 elements are
\nineffective,
\n3 or more elements are
\nineffective, inappropriate, or
\nmissing.
\nTargeted Resume and Cover Letter Assignment Page 4 of 5
\nTargeted Includes all required
\ninformation, name,
\nlocation, email, phone
\n(e.g.,416-555-5555).
\nName stands out on the
\nresume.
\nEmail is professional.
\nSuccinct and compelling
\nprofile statement, headline,
\nor job title.
\nSummary includes points
\nof major successes and
\nrelevant skills.
\nContains several key
\nwords that are job relevant
\nand show the candidate\u2019s
\nfit for job.
\ninappropriate, or
\nmissing.
\nEducation Section
\nTargeted
\nConsistently uses
\nappropriate business
\nvocabulary.
\nDescribes relevant
\naccomplishments using
\nstrong and varied action
\nverbs, lists education
\ndetails, and identifies other
\nrelevant activities. Lists
\nrelevant courses.
\nEffectively targeted to job
\nad. Contains several key
\nwords and clearly shows
\ncandidate\u2019s fit for the job.
\nAppropriate information is
\nincluded with minor and
\nfew incorrect elements.
\nSome information is
\nineffective or
\ninappropriate or
\nmissing.
\nSeveral elements are
\nineffective, inappropriate,
\nor missing.
\nTargeted Resume and Cover Letter Assignment Page 5 of 5
\nEntries listed in reverse
\nchronological order.
\nUses the A+D+D method.
\nExperience Section
\nRelevant Work
\nExperience (if none,
\nthen volunteer,
\nacademic projects,
\ncourses not listed
\nunder education, etc.)
\nTargeted
\nConsistently uses
\nappropriate business
\nvocabulary.
\nJob titles, name\/location of
\nemployers, dates
\nemployed, are in reverse
\nchronological order.
\nEffectively targeted to job
\nad. Contains several key
\nwords and clearly shows
\ncandidate\u2019s fit for the job.
\nRelevant accomplishments
\nare described using strong
\naction verbs.
\nUses the A+D+D method.
\nAppropriate information is
\nincluded with minor and
\nfew incorrect elements.
\nSome elements are
\nineffective,
\ninappropriate, or
\nmissing.
\nSeveral elements are
\nineffective, inappropriate,
\nor missing.
\nPositive Professional
\nLanguage
\nGrammar and
\nMechanics
\nSentences and\/or points
\nare strong and varied using
\npositive, professional
\nlanguage with correct
\nspelling, grammar, word
\nchoice, verb tense,
\npersonal pronouns, and\/or
\npunctuation. No errors.
\n1-2 errors in spelling,
\ngrammar, word choice,
\nverb tense, personal
\npronouns, and\/or
\npunctuation.
\n3-4 errors in spelling,
\ngrammar, word choice,
\nverb tense, personal
\npronouns, and\/or
\npunctuation.
\n5 or more errors in speling,
\ngrammar, word choice,
\nverb tense, personal
\npronouns, and\/or
\npunctuation.
\nTotal \/50
\nTargeted Resume and Cover Letter Assignment Page 6 of 7
\nTargeted Cover Letter Rubric
\nExcellent
\n5 marks
\nVery Good
\n4 marks
\nFair
\n3 marks
\nNeeds Work
\n0-2 mark
\nOverall
\nSyle\/Appearance
\nCover letter creates a highly
\neffective layout and design.
\nLength, font, and point size are
\nappropriate.
\nLook and feel is consistent with
\nresume and uses the same
\nheader.
\nSmall errors but the overall
\nmeaning comes through
\nand formatting looks
\nprofessional.
\nFormatting makes content
\ndifficutl to read or looks
\nunprofessional.
\nFormat of the letter is not
\nappealing. Look and feel
\nis not consistent with
\nresume. Page is
\nunbalanced or letter is
\ntoo long\/short.
\nIntroductory Section The cover letter includes an
\nattention-grabbing introduction
\nthat identifies the position.
\nIdentifies why applicant is
\ninterested in the job.
\nBuilds reader\u2019s interest to read
\nfurther.
\nUses the AIDA model.
\nAppropriate information is
\nincluded with minor and
\nfew incorrect elements.
\nSome elements are
\nineffective, inappropriate,
\nor missing.
\nSeveral elements are
\nineffective, inappropriate,
\nor missing.
\nMiddle Section
\nTargeted
\nSection presents a compelling
\npicture of the value the applicant
\ncan offer the company for this
\nparticular job.
\nThe most important selection
\ncriteria are addressed through
\nconnections between knowledge,
\nskills, experience and education
\nand the position given. Examples
\nare used to support points.
\nSection demonstrates applicant
\nhas a good understanding of the
\ncompany\u2019s needs.
\nAppropriate information is
\nincluded with minor and few
\nincorrect elements.
\nSome elements are
\nineffective, inappropriate,
\nor missing.
\nSeveral elements are
\nineffective, inappropriate,
\nor missing.
\nTargeted Resume and Cover Letter Assignment Page 7 of 7
\nClearly demonstrates the ability
\nto perform the majority of the job
\nduties and meet qualifications.
\nUses the AIDA model.
\nConcluding Section Concludes with confidence and
\nindicates the next steps. Ends
\nwith a \u201ccall to action\u201d.
\nClosing thanks the reader for
\ntheir time.
\nComplimentary close and
\nsignature are included.
\nUses the AIDA model.
\nAppropriate information is
\nincluded with minor and few
\nincorrect elements.
\nSome elements are
\nineffective, inappropriate,
\nor missing.
\nSeveral elements are
\nineffective, inappropriate,
\nor missing.
\nPositive Professional
\nLanguage
\nFormat, Grammar
\nand Mechanics
\nSentences and\/or points are
\nstrong and varied using positive,
\nprofessional language with
\ncorrect spelling, grammar, word
\nchoice, verb tense, personal
\npronouns, and\/or punctuation. No
\nerrors.
\n1-2 errors in spelling,
\ngrammar, word choice, verb
\ntense, personal pronouns,
\nand\/or punctuation.
\n3-4 errors in spelling,
\ngrammar, word choice,
\nverb tense, personal
\npronouns, and\/or
\npunctuation.
\n5 or more errors in
\nspeling, grammar, word
\nchoice, verb tense,
\npersonal pronouns,
\nand\/or punctuation.
\nTotal \/25<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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