Assignment - Prepare a Resume
Required:
Design and complete either a functional or chronological resume.
Note: This assignment can be done in a word processor or in MyBlueprint.
For MyBlueprint
- Login to myblueprint
- Click on Work in the index.
- Click on Resumes
- Click on add resume.
- Follow the directions to use the resume builder to complete your resume.
For more information on how to use myblueprint to create a resume or cover letter, please go to https://myblueprint.ca/support/videos/education-planner/51dNdCGyzCQQA2ysUgMyEG
Submission
Use the "Prepare a Resume" link on the main page of this section of the course to upload your assignment to your teacher for marking.
Your assignment will be graded using the following rubric.
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Content |
The resume includes all of the required areas in an appropriate order: Objective, Education, Work experience, Volunteer experience, Skills etc. A great amount of detail is provided |
The resume includes all of the required elements but they are not in the correct order. Sufficient detail is provided. |
The resume does not include all of the required elements and is not in the correct order. There is a lack of detail. | The resume is missing most of the elements and lacking detail. | Unacceptable. |
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Skills |
More than three skills are listed and described with a one-line action statement explaining the skills and when it has been used in the past. |
Only two skills are listed and/or the skills listed do not include descriptive action statements. |
Fewer than two skills are listed or no action statements are included. |
No action skills listed. |
Unacceptable. |
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Format |
The resume is typed, well organized, and moves the reader’s eye easily down the page. Each section has a clear heading and the action word statements are bulleted. |
The resume is typed, contains headings and action word statements but needs some organization. It does not cause the reader's eye to flow down the page easily. |
No organization is apparent. The resume is difficult to read, does not contain bullets, and no section headings. |
There is no order but does contain some information. |
Unacceptable. |
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Action Statements |
Action statements are used throughout the resume. They are clearly written to describe the activity but short. |
Action statements are used 90-99% of the time. They are clearly written to describe the activity but short. |
Action statements are used less than 89% of the time. |
Action statements are used less than 50%% of the time. |
Unacceptable. |
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Grammar |
No errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content. |
Few errors in grammar or spelling. |
Many errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content. |
Difficult to read. | Unacceptable. |
Submit your responses to the questions in the online text box or attach a file to the assignment submission link.