COVER LETTER FEEDBACK CRITERION 1: FORMAT MARK Not over one page in length /3 Font is an appropriate size and style (eg Size 10-12, Arial, Times New Roman) /3 Margins of the page are an appropriate width (e.g. 2cm – 3cm) /4 Top of letter  Applicant’s name, address, phone number and professional e-mail  Correct date in Australian style, eg 16 March 2014  Recipient’s name/s, job title, organisation (and organisation’s address if known) /10 Format Total /20 CRITERION 2: LANGUAGE Correct syntax, spelling, grammar and punctuation have been used (very significant) /5 Paragraphs are used effectively /5 Reads in logical order /10 No abbreviations are used (e.g. B.Bus, &, 1-10 are written as words not symbols) Acronyms are written if full when first used /5 The letter has a positive tone. No negative issues are included. /5 Language Total /30 CRITERION 3: CONTENT Targeted to the job, not a generic letter (very significant) /12 Opening paragraph: clearly introduces the purpose of the letter (i.e. states position applied for) /7 Highlights why the applicant wants to work for the employer /5 Technical and generic skills are backed up with examples and credible evidence and are relevant to the job ad /7 Elaborates on relevant qualifications, experience &/or achievements (not a rehash of résumé) relevant to the job ad /7 More focus on what applicant has to offer the employer than why the applicant wants the job /7 Closing paragraph thanks the employer for their time, and mentions willingness to discuss further in an interview /5 Content Total /50 TOTAL /100RÉSUMÉ FEEDBACK CRITERION 1: FORMAT MARK The résumé is between 2-4 pages /2 The sections are in logical order with appropriate headings and grouping /3 All of the sections follow the same layout and design /2 Easy to skim read, enough white space around text /3 The font and margin size is appropriate /2 All indents and bullet points line up throughout the document /2 Short statements and bullet points rather than lengthy paragraphs have been used /6 Format Total /20 CRITERION 2: LANGUAGE Correct spelling, grammar and punctuation are used (most significant) /15 The résumé has a positive tone. Positive action words are used. /5 Does not use 1st person (I, we, he/she, his/hers) or inappropriate use of own name /5 No abbreviations are used (e.g. B.Bus, &, 1-10 are written as words not symbols) Acronyms are written if full when first used /5 Language Total /30 CRITERION 3: CONTENT Tailored to the job ad /10 Personal Details: Includes all relevant contact details – name, address, phone numbers, and a professional e-mail address /5 Education: date , title of qualification/s, educational institution majors/minors, achievements or awards /10 Employment History: dates, position title, organisation, job responsibilities, any specific achievements /10 Skills: Are targeted to the job ad. Every skill is supported with evidence/example /10 Professional Memberships (optional): dates, level of membership, full name of the organisation NA Awards and Achievements (optional): date, award title, organisation giving award, details of award NA Extra-curricular activities e.g. voluntary work, clubs & societies, interests (optional): information included that provides evidence of general employability skills NA Irrelevant information not included: unnecessary information has not been included: e.g. Date of birth, marital status, nationality, religion, health, children, etc. /3 Referees: two to three referees with their name, position title, organisation, phone number and e-mail address, or statement that referees are available on request. /2 Content Total /50 TOTAL / 100