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Kentucky 4-H

State Teen Council 212 Scovell Hall | University of Kentucky | Lexington, KY 40546-0064 | (859) 257-5961

Dear Kentucky 4-H 2018-2019 State Teen Council Member:

The February meeting is quickly approaching and the officers are excited to see everyone again!

We will be working with the Camp Directors, the Kentucky 4-H Foundation and a professional

etiquette trainer this meeting. Come prepared to work together with a positive attitude. We have

created a list below of important things you will need to bring. If you have any questions at all,

please do not hesitate to ask the advisors or the officers. We will see you on February 1-3 at the

Lake Cumberland 4-H Educational Leadership Center in Jabez, KY. We will start promptly

on February 1st at 6:30 pm (EST).

THINGS TO BRING:

● STC polo, khakis, and name tag (to be worn all day Saturday)

● Paperwork and Registration Fee ($60)

● Calendar

● Writing utensils, paper and STC binder

● Review Information for Mock Interview or Speech/Demonstration

● Toiletries and personal items (linens are provided by the Leadership Center)

● Snacks to share with the council

● A business professional outfit for the Etiquette Dinner (what one might wear to a religious

service or school ceremony)

● An outfit for the dance (Decades Themed)

● Fundraiser Non-Participation Fee (if applicable)

WHAT DO TO BEFORE:

• By January 19th please submit resume to the link provided below.

• By January 19th please denote who will be bringing you and picking you up from the Lake

Cumberland 4-H Educational Center in the link below.

• Talk to your 4-H Agent to make sure you have done the proper paperwork for them to

register you for the county’s Summit session.

• Talk to your committee to ensure you have done any work necessary to prepare for the

meeting.

SUBMIT REQUESTED INFORMATION THROUGH THIS LINK:

https://uky.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8bNo71pnfd64G57


Kentucky 4-H


Paperwork and Registration:

All paperwork is due to Delaney on the first night of arrival, February1st. But, before the meeting

by January 19th you must complete the survey denoting who will be driving you to and from the

meeting. Along with paperwork, please remember that each State Teen Council Meeting has a $60

registration fee. This pays for a portion of your food and lodging at the Leadership Center. The

remainder of your fee is subsidized by Kentucky Farm Bureau. Please thank your local Farm

Bureau representative for their support!

If you are unable to attend the meeting or need to make arrangements for the registration fee,

contact Delaney by Friday, January 19th. Tardy payments are charged an additional late fee. There

will be NO EXCEPTIONS to the payment policy. Late payments (whether from individual,

county, or agent) will be charged the late fee.

If you must arrive late or be absent from the meeting for any reason, it is required that you send a

short letter explaining your absence. These must be sent at least 48 hours in advance to Delaney at

[email protected]. Please be sure to CC the email to Rachel, at [email protected].

We look forward to a very productive and enjoyable meeting while striving to #ReDefineKY4H!

See you soon!

Sincerely,

Jonna Woodson

Kentucky 4-H President

Walter Steely

Kentucky 4-H Vice President

Delaney Simpson

Kentucky 4-H Secretary

Dylan Gentry

Kentucky 4-H Treasurer

mailto:[email protected]

mailto:[email protected]

Kentucky 4-H


Hello, Kentucky 4-H State Teen Council Members!

I look forward to the many accomplishments we will make together in 2019! For our February

meeting we will have several visitors to help with facilitator training for Summit and then also

for our Mock Interview Contest. By the generous support of George and Ruth Duncan we will be

completing a professional Etiquette Training. Within your packet you will find the following

materials to help you prepare for the meeting. We will split the new members and returning

members into groups to complete either the mock interview or the resume contest.

1) Mock Interview Rules- New members compete in the Mock Interview Contest. We will

choose a Champion and Reserve Champion for our interview contest. Everyone will wear

their STC uniform, no need to change. You will choose the job you will interview for

from the listed descriptions in this packet. You will report which job you would like to

interview for in the link provided that needs to be completed by January 19th.

2) Resume Contest- You will need to submit your real resume to the link provided by

January 19th. We will have a separate contest for resumes (returning and new members)

and will choose a Champion and a Reserve Champion.

3) Mock Interview Questions- An attachment of questions is within this packet. Be prepared

for at least five of these questions to be asked of you during your interview. The

interviewer will choose these randomly.

4) Mock Interview Rubric- You will find the rubric for mock interview judging within this

packet as well. You can be prepared for what you will be graded on.

5) Resume Rubric- You will find the rubric for resume judging within this packet as well.

You can be prepared for what you will be graded on.

6) Speech/Demonstration Rubric- You will find the rubric for speech/demonstrations within

this packet.

Remember what we have worked on prior to this event! Now, it is time to show off what you’ve

worked hard to accomplish! I am happy to answer any questions you might have! See you soon!

Truly,

Rachel E. Noble, Ed.D.

Extension Specialist for 4-H Youth Development

Kentucky 4-H State Teen Council 212 Scovell Hall | University of Kentucky | Lexington, KY 40546-0064 | (859) 257-5961

(This is a working schedule and subject to change as needed)

Friday, February 1, 2019

5:30 pm Officers Arrive Executive Council Meeting

Officers

6:30 pm Registration Resume Submission

Front Desk and Meeting Room

7:00 pm Meeting Overview Jonna Woodson and Rachel Noble

7:15 pm Committee Meeting #1 Walter Steely, Vice President

7:45 Leadership Board Presentation Natural Resources

Natural Resources Board Presentation

8:15 pm Summit Session Overview Rachel Noble, Advisor

8:55 Business Session #1 ● ?

Dylan Gentry, Treasurer

9:40 pm Council Comrade Time Advisors

10:00 pm Hall Time Advisors

10:30 pm Lights Out Advisors

10:30 pm Executive Meeting Officer Team and Advisors

Saturday, February 2, 2019

7:30 am Wake Up Wear STC Uniform

Jonna Woodson, President

8:00 am Breakfast Arrive by 8:20

8:30 am Committee Chair Meeting Walter Steely, Vice President

8:40 am Summit Leadership Workshop Summit Icebreakers

Evaluation and Public Relation

Committees

9:40 am Business Session #2 ● TC Shirt Decision

Jonna Woodson, President

10:15 am Facilitation Training in Preparation for Summit

4-H Camp Directors

12:00 pm Lunch

12:45 pm Mock Interview and Speeches Rachel Noble, Advisor

3:00 pm Game Changing Communication

4:00 pm Break

4:30 pm Need to Know Networking

5:30 pm Change for Etiquette Dinner

Kentucky 4-H State Teen Council 212 Scovell Hall | University of Kentucky | Lexington, KY 40546-0064 | (859) 257-5961

6:00 Dining Etiquette

7:30 Business Session #3 ● June Luncheon Report ● Council Superlatives

Walter Steely Vice President

8:15 pm Change for Dance

8:35 Decades Dance Public Relations Committee

10:00 pm Hall Time Advisors

10:00 pm Officer Candidate Q&A Optional

Officer Team

10:30 pm Lights Out Advisors

11:00 pm Executive Meeting Officer Team

Sunday, February 3, 2019

7:30 am Wake Up Delaney Simpson, Secretary

8:00 am Breakfast Arrive by 8:20

8:40 am District Meeting Walter Steely, Vice President

9:00 am Project Proposal Project Proposal Committee

10:00 am Business Session #4 ● Teen Conference Update

● Secret Pal Reveal ● Nomination of Stage

Managers

Delaney Simpson, Secretary

10:30 am Rachel Cry Time and Closing Remarks

Rachel Noble, Advisor

11:00 am Facility Clean-Up and Check-Out

Important Dates

4-H Summit – Session 1 March 7-9, 2019 4-H Summit – Session 2 March 14-16, 2019 4-H Summit – Session 3 March 21-23, 2019 Officer Applications Due March 30, 2018 UK Ag Field Day April 18, 2019 Officer Candidate Slating April 18-19, 2018 June STC Meeting June 8-10, 2019 State Teen Conference June 10-13, 2019 Special Thanks A special thanks to Kentucky Farm Bureau! They subsidize your meeting registration fee by approximately $75 per person (about $4500 per meeting) to help keep costs reasonable. Please thank your local Farm Bureau representative if you have the chance!! We would also like to thank the Kentucky 4-H Foundation who provide financial and administrative support to ensure the success of 4-H Programs in Kentucky. Without their generous and ongoing commitment to teen programs, we would not be able to grow into a thriving teen council. Please thank them while they are at this meeting or anytime you see them!

KENTUCKY 4-H STATE TEEN COUNCIL: RESERVATION FORM

**Please note that failure to inform of absence by deadline will result in paying the $60.00 fee.**

DATE: Feb 1-3, 2019 SITE: Lake Cumberland 4-H Camp Leadership Center

COST: $60.00 (Payable to Kentucky 4-H Foundation) PAY DEADLINE: 2/1/19 (or late fee)

NAME M/F DISTRICT COUNTY County Use Only: PAID UNPAID Check Number: __________________ Paid by: ________________________

Driving options: Time Site to Meet

I will be driving myself. 6:00 pm EST

Lake Cumberland 4-H Camp

Please bring with you:

Completed Reservation Form

Check payable to Kentucky 4-H Foundation ($60.00)

Additional Items Requested in Officer Letter

INSURANCE: We no longer purchase insurance for primary coverage. Your parents insurance will be primary in all instances. However, if you have a deductible that has not been met or have a co-pay policy our insurance will cover your out-of-pocket expense. This will only cover direct travel to and direct travel from the meeting. It does not cover anyone leaving a State Teen Council meeting to go participate in any other school, church, community or other 4-H activity, meeting or function nor when returning to a Council meeting from any of these.

I know I am responsible for complying with the Code of Conduct of the Council, including the time that I am to be in my assigned room each evening, and abiding by the rules of the meeting facility. I accept these responsibilities and pledge support for them. My parent or guardian is aware of these and has signed below to indicate knowledge about and support of these.

STC Date:

Parent/Guardian

Date:

It is preferred that you bring this form, payment and associated paperwork to the meeting.

SUBMIT REQUESTED INFORMATION THROUGH THIS LINK:



Total 5's: ___ X5 = ____

Total 4's: ___ X4 = ____

Total 3's: ___ X3 = ____

Total 2's: ___ X2 = ____

Total 1's: ___ X1 = ____

GRAND TOTAL: 20 = ____

4-H Speech Score Sheet

NAME: __________________________________COUNTY: _____________________________ AGE: _____

CATEGORY: _____________________________ TITLE: _______________________________________

*NOTE TO JUDGES: Constructive comments are helpful to participants. Please make positive, helpful comments in space provided.

SCORING: 5-4 ABOVE AVERAGE, 3-2 AVERAGE, 1NEEDS IMPROVEMENT

APPEARANCE:

1. Neat, well-groomed, dressed appropriately.

*costumes are NOT permitted

SCORES

5 4 3 2 1

COMMENTS

AUDIBILITY:

1. Pitch, volume, speed, tone, rhythm. 5 4 3 2 1

COMMENTS

2. Clear pronunciation. 5 4 3 2 1

3. Clearly heard and easy to understand. 5 4 3 2 1

4. Enthusiastic, personality shows through. 5 4 3 2 1

5. Speaker captures and retains audience

attention.5 4 3 2 1

EYE CONTACT AND POISE:

1. Eye contact with audience. 5 4 3 2 1

COMMENTS

2. Gestures natural (contribute to talk). 5 4 3 2 1

3. Posture (erect but not stiff). 5 4 3 2 1

4. Body language exhibited by contestant

desirable.5 4 3 2 1

5. Effective use of notes (if used; displays

confidence & composure).5 4 3 2 1

ORGANIZATION OF MATERIAL:

1. Introduction gets audience attention &

introduces subject.5 4 3 2 1

COMMENTS

2. Main points organized. 5 4 3 2 1

3. Flow of speech (smooth with no unnecessary

pauses).5 4 3 2 1

4. Conclusion (short, interesting and final). 5 4 3 2 1

GENERAL: (25 POINTS MAX.)

1. Originality. 5 4 3 2 1

COMMENTS

2. Use of correct grammar and vocabulary. 5 4 3 2 1

3. Information age appropriate. 5 4 3 2 1

4. Speaker understands the content of the speech. 5 4 3 2 1

5. Subject matter accurate and up-to-date. 5 4 3 2 1

SCORE: TIME: TIME PENALTY: -3 IF OVER/UNDER FINAL SCORE:

TIME: SENIOR:5-7 min; JUNIOR: 3-5 min. Participants going over/under time will be assessed a one-time penalty of 3

points from the final, averaged score and WILL BE ELIGIBLE for a 1st, 2nd or 3rd placing

SCORING: RIBBONS:

BLUE 100 - 80 _____ BLUE

RED 60-79 _____RED

WHITE 59 AND BELOW _____WHITE

PLACE: CHAMPION 1St 2ND 3RD

JUDGES SIGNATURE: _________________________________ DATE: _________________________________

Total 5's: ___ X5 = ____

Total 4's: ___ X4 = ____

Total 3's: ___ X3 = ____

Total 2's: ___ X2 = ____

Total 1's: ___ X1 = ____

GRAND TOTAL: 20 = ____

4-H Demonstration Score Sheet

NAME: __________________________________COUNTY: _____________________________ AGE: _____

CATEGORY: _____________________________ TITLE: _______________________________________

*NOTE TO JUDGES: Constructive comments are helpful to participants. Please make positive, helpful comments in space provided.

SCORING: 5-4 ABOVE AVERAGE, 3-2 AVERAGE, 1NEEDS IMPROVEMENT

DEMONSTRATOR:

1. Neat, well-groomed, dressed appropriately. SCORES 5 4 3 2 1

COMMENTS

2. Posture (erect but not stiff). 5 4 3 2 1

3. Gestures natural (contribute to talk). 5 4 3 2 1

4. Eye contact with audience.

*costumes are allowed 5 4 3 2 1

PRESENTATION:

1. Introduction interesting and gives purpose.

5 4 3 2 1

COMMENTS

2. Posters appealing, neat and readable. 5 4 3 2 1

3. Steps well organized. 5 4 3 2 1

4. Demonstrator skilled in working with equipment. 5 4 3 2 1

5. Suitable equipment and proper techniques used. 5 4 3 2 1

6. Procedures easy to view by audience. 5 4 3 2 1

7. Effective use of notes (if used; displays

confidence & composure). 5 4 3 2 1

8. Display finished product, offer sample to judges or

show that the exhibit works. 5 4 3 2 1

9. Conclusion (short, interesting and reviews main

points, asks for questions).

5 4 3 2 1

AUDIBILITY:

1. Clearly heard and easy to understand.

5 4 3 2 1 COMMENTS

2. Voice expressive. 5 4 3 2 1

3. Talking while working (no dead silent moments,

unless equipment is running)

5 4 3 2 1

GENERAL:

1. Originality.

5 4 3 2 1

COMMENTS

2. Use of correct grammar and vocabulary. 5 4 3 2 1

3. Information age appropriate. 5 4 3 2 1

4. Subject matter accurate and up-to-date.

5 4 3 2 1

SCORE: TIME: TIME PENALTY: -3 IF OVER/UNDER TOTAL SCORE:

TIME: 5-15 minutes. Participants going over/under time will be assessed a one-time penalty of 3 points from the final,

averaged score and WILL BE ELIGIBLE for a 1st, 2nd or 3rd placing

SCORING: RIBBONS:

BLUE 100 - 80 _____ BLUE

RED 60-79 _____RED

WHITE 59 AND BELOW _____WHITE

PLACE: CHAMPION 1St 2ND 3RD

JUDGES SIGNATURE: _________________________________ DATE: _________________________________

Kentucky 4-H Communications Program Mock Job Interview Contest Rules

What is a Mock Job Interview Contest? The Mock Job Interview Contest is a Public Speaking contest that gives members an opportunity to practice the real-life skill of applying for a job. The contest involves a set of fictitious Job Descriptions for senior 4-Her’s that the members can go through the process of applying for. To enter the Mock Job Interview Contest the member must:

• Pick one of the four job descriptions for a job the member feels qualified for and interested in from the list below.

• Develop a resume of their real-life education and experiences that they feel make them a

good candidate for that job selected. Bring this resume with you to the mock job interview (For confidentiality purposes, please do not put your actual address or phone number on resume.)

• Prepare for the interview.

• Participate in an actual interview where they are judged on all of the key elements in the process.

Members are encouraged to review the interview tips and resume writing ideas and supporting materials provided in the Kentucky 4-H Communications Expressive Arts Core Curriculum: The Perfect Fit Level 3. Categories:

• 14-15 age category • 16-18 age category

Eligibility: Senior 4-H member may participate in the 4-H Mock Job Interview Contest. Senior 4-H members are youth ages 14-18. All ages are as of January 1 of the current 4-H year. Two winners per district per age category (exception District 3, which may have 3) may move on to the State Communications Day Mock Job Interview Contest. Resources: The Perfect Fit, Level 3 http://new.4-hcurriculum.org/projects/communications/ Job Descriptions: Vet Technician Coffee Bar Attendant Photographer Retail Sales Associate

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Position: Vet Technician Position Overview The Bluegrass Veterinarian Clinic is seeking a vet technician for their office. Duties would include taking care of overnight animal patients, assisting the veterinarian, checking in animals and updating records. Other duties would include assistance with billing and payments. Technician would also be responsible for communicating to the pet owners about special opportunities or vaccination drives. Essential Job Functions • Take care of animal patients • Assist the veterinarian • Update animal records with weight, addresses, etc. • Assist with billing and payments • Communicate with owners about vaccination drives and special opportunities Other Necessary Skills • Disease Prevention • Problem Solving • Communications • Keeping Records • Concern for Others Position: Coffee Bar Attendant Position Overview Bright Starts Café is seeking a motivated and friendly individual to work the coffee bar. No previous food service experience is necessary. Position’s duties would include brewing and preparing coffee drinks for customers, and serving breakfast food. Friendly and helpful service is a must. Attendant would also assist in making signs for coffee specials. Attendant would assist in the inventory and ordering of products. Essential Job Functions • Brewing and making coffee drinks • Serving breakfast food • Providing excellent customer service • Assisting in making signs and displays • Assisting in inventory and ordering Other Necessary Skills • Teamwork • Social Skills • Problem Solving • Self-Responsibility • Keeping Records

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Position: Photographer Position Overview New Vision Photography provides excellent service to cover some of life’s special moments. This position of photographer would cover general photography, birthdays, and sports photos. Training will be provided to a novice photographer. Duties would include setting appointments, shooting photo shots, and assisting in the photo shop. These would generally include assisting customers with package deals, showing proofs, deciding photo backgrounds and payment or orders. Some special projects may be assigned by manager. Essential Job Functions • Set up appointments with customers • Assist customers in selecting backdrops for photos • Take photos (general, sports, birthdays) • Assist customers with proofs • Work with customers on package deals and payment Other Necessary Skills • Self-Responsibility • Problem Solving • Social Skills • Team Player • Planning and Organizing Position: Retail Sales Associate Position Overview In Town Closet is seeking a motivated and friendly individual to assist customers with purchases. No previous experience is necessary. Position’s duties would include assisting customers on the floor, restocking inventory, and manning the cash register. Friendly and helpful service is a must. Essential Job Functions • Providing excellent customer service • Assisting with displays • Assisting in inventory Other Necessary Skills • Teamwork • Social Skills • Problem Solving • Self-Responsibility • Computer skills

Kentucky 4-H Communications Program Mock Job Interview

County and District Interview Questions Please choose 7-10 questions for the interviews. You may also add your own if you choose.

1. Tell me about yourself. 2. What do you want to do after high school? 3. Do you have any volunteer experience? 4. Do you have any work experience? 5. Why did you choose this position? 6. When did you know you wanted this position? 7. What are your career goals? 8. How do you plan to achieve these goals? 9. What is your definition of success? 10. Describe a situation in which you were successful? 11. What do you think it takes to be successful in this position? 12. What accomplishments have given you the most satisfaction? 13. Would you rather work with information or people? 14. Are you a team player? 15. What motivates you? 16. Why should I hire you? 17. Are you a goal oriented person? 18. Tell me about a recent goal and what you did to achieve them. 19. What are your short-term goals? 20. What is a long term goal you have? 21. What do you see yourself doing in five years? 22. Where do you want to be ten years from now? 23. Do you handle conflict well? Give an example. 24. Have you had a conflict with a classmate or fellow 4-H member? How did you resolve it? 25. What major problem have you had to deal with recently? 26. Do you handle pressure well? 27. What is your greatest strength? 28. What is your greatest weakness? 29. If I were to ask one of your teachers to describe you, what would he or she say? 30. Why did you join 4-H? 31. What changes would you make to Kentucky 4-H? 32. What are your favorite classes in school? Please tell why. 33. Do you prefer working alone or as a team? 34. How much training do you think you will need to become a productive employee? 35. What qualities do you feel a successful manager should have? 36. Why do you want to work in the ______________ industry? 37. What do you know about our company? 38. Why are you interested in this position? 39. What qualities do you have that would make you a good fit for the position? 40. Describe a recent leadership experience.

Mock Interview Scoring Participant Name: ______________________________

County: ____________ Age: ________

Please circle the response that most closely represents your feelings about each component of the interview.

1= the lowest score, strongly disagree, or low understanding 3= neutral, mediocre, or just ok 5=the highest score, strongly agree, or high understanding Notes:

Introduction 1 2 3 4 5 Eye contact 1 2 3 4 5 Hand Shake 1 2 3 4 5 Confidence 1 2 3 4 5 Appearance 1 2 3 4 5 Gestures 1 2 3 4 5 Voice Level 1 2 3 4 5 Posture 1 2 3 4 5 Discussed Strengths 1 2 3 4 5 Discussed Growth 1 2 3 4 5 Enthusiasm 1 2 3 4 5 Grammar 1 2 3 4 5 Vocabulary 1 2 3 4 5 Enunciation 1 2 3 4 5 Knowledge of Position 1 2 3 4 5 Organized Answers 1 2 3 4 5 Persuasiveness 1 2 3 4 5 Experience 1 2 3 4 5 Closing 1 2 3 4 5 Resume 1 2 3 4 5 Total points: ________ Ribbon Color: __________ Blue: 100-80 Red: 79-60 White: 59-below

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Circle One Blue Ribbon: 90-100 Pts Red Ribbon: 79-89 Pts White Ribbon: Below 79 Pts

Kentucky 4-H Resume (100 points) SCORING RUBRIC

Below is a rubric that describes how the 4-H Resume Project will be scored by using four levels of quality from excellent to below average.

You WILL NOT BE SCORED on the amount or type of experiences you have had. You will be scored on the following seven areas.

EXCELLENT

(100-90pts)

ABOVE AVERAGE

(89-79pts)

AVERAGE

(78-68pts)

BELOW AVERAGE (67- pts)

❑ Fills one page without

overcrowding.

❑ Page margins are balanced and

appropriate.

❑ Font style is consistent and

professional.

❑ Font size is readable.

❑ When printed, uses quality

paper/printing.

❑ Consistent use of special

characters and styles (ex. periods,

bold lettering, all CAPS, italics,

indentions, etc.)

❑ Contains uneven white space or

does not fill up the page.

❑ Font styles are acceptable.

❑ Font size is inappropriate.

❑ There is some inconsistency in the

use of special characters and

styles, specifically.

❑ Uses unnecessary graphic

elements.

❑ Has obvious unused “white” space,

or is too long.

❑ Fonts are distracting or they are not

easy to read.

❑ There is a lot of inconsistency in the

use of special characters and styles,

specifically

❑ Has significant unused “white”

space (more than ½ page).

❑ Page margins are uneven

and awkward.

❑ More than four font styles are used.

❑ Font size is too large or too small.

❑ Inconsistent use of special

characters or styles include:

-0 points -2 points -4 points -6 points

❑ Uses reverse chronological order

when listing items.

❑ Uses headings that showcase the

writer’s strengths while matching

the job requirements.

❑ Most important items are listed on

the top half of the resume.

❑ Highlights key ideas with bolding

and bullets.

❑ Listing items in reverse

chronological order is inconsistent.

❑ Headings accurately reflect

contents of the categories.

❑ Important items are spread

throughout the resume.

❑ Key ideas/skills are not highlighted.

❑ Several lists are not in chronological

order.

❑ Headings are acceptable for each

category, but may not accurately

reflect content.

❑ Does not appear to have been

organized for a specific reader.

❑ Difficult to identify key ideas and

skills.

❑ Experiences and listings are not

organized well and information

is difficult to find.

❑ Headings do not accurately

represent category

contents.

❑ Key ideas/skills are not identifiable.


❑ Header contains name, street

address, city, state, zip, phone

number, and a professional email

address (if applicable).

❑ There is no hyperlink in the email.

❑ Name stands out.

❑ May include a line or other minor

graphic to set heading apart from

the rest of the resume.

❑ Header is missing one of the

following: name, address, city,

state, zip, or phone number.

❑ Name does not stand out.

❑ Header is missing two or more of

the following: name, address, city,

state, zip, or phone number.

❑ Email has hyperlink.

❑ Crucial information is missing

from the header.

❑ Includes the word “Resume”

❑ Contains personal information

not necessary in a resume.


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❑ The objective or summary

describes a specific short-term

career goal.

❑ May also contain additional

information about the author’s skills.

❑ The objective or summary vaguely

describes a short-term career goal.

❑ The objective or summary

describes a long-term career goal.

❑ If it contains information about

author’s skills it is vague or not

relevant.

❑ The objective or summary provides

the reader with little understanding

of writer’s goals.

❑ The resume contains no objective

or summary.


❑ Includes r e l e v a n t

education.

❑ Official degree name is listed (if applicable).

❑ Option and/or minor is included

when applicable.

❑ Name of the institution and location

(City, State) is included.

❑ Date degree is received or

anticipated is included (if

applicable).

❑ GPA is listed

❑ May include study abroad,

academic honors, or other related

information.

❑ One of the following is not accurate:

name of degree, option, minor,

institution, location, or date.

❑ GPA is not listed.

❑ Two or more of the following is not

accurate: name of degree, option,

minor, institution, location, or date.

❑ Section is not included or crucial

information is missing.


❑ Resume includes a minimum of two

experiences with 2 or 3 bulleted skill

descriptions each.

❑ Skill descriptions begin with action

verbs and clearly define skill

development.

❑ Experience listing(s) contain

contextual information consisting of:

(1) position/title, (2) organization,

(3) location (city, state), and (4)

dates.

❑ Appropriate verb tense is used.

❑ Only includes one experience or

experiences have only one skill

description for each.

❑ Skill descriptions begin with action

verbs but do not contain many

details or do not clearly define the

writer’s skills.

❑ Experience listing(s) do not contain

one of the following: contextual

information consisting of: (1)

position/title, (2) organization, (3)

location (city, state), and (4) dates.

❑ Verb tense is inconsistent.

❑ May contain terms like “duties

included” and “responsibilities

included”.

❑ Contains limited skill descriptions.

❑ Action verbs are not consistently

used in skill descriptions.

❑ Contains incomplete listing(s) of

experience.

❑ Verb tense is not consistent and

inappropriate.

❑ Does not contain skill description.

❑ No action verbs are used.

❑ Uses only category listings to

communicate what the reader can

do.


❑ Personal pronouns are not used.

❑ There are NO spelling errors.

❑ Abbreviations are not used unless

necessary.

❑ Correct grammar is used.

❑ Some abbreviations are used but

not necessary.

❑ Contains minor grammar or spelling

errors.

❑ Personal pronouns are used.

❑ There are more than one spelling

errors.

❑ There is a pattern of grammatical

errors.

❑ There are several grammar and

spelling errors.

❑ Abbreviations used are

unrecognizable and/or are

unnecessary.


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