Job Interview CDE Cover Letter Scorecard

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1 Cover Letter Scorecard Format Spacing 5 Appropriate Font 5 Paragraph justification (left) 5 Addressed correctly 5 Limited to one page 5 Used correct paper 5 Grammar/Punctuation/Spelling 20 Content Identified position sought 5 Interest in position 5 Where learned of job 5 Appropriately conveyed contact info 5 Employability 10 Identified next steps 5 Meshed with resume and references 5 General appearances Overall impression 5 Readability and flow 5 Total 100

2 Resume Scorecard Format Appropriate Font 2 Structure 2 Limited to one page 4 Used correct paper 2 Content Contact information conveyed 25 Position sought or employment objective 25 Identified education or relevant coursework 25 Identified relevant experience & skills 25 Identified achievements & honors 25 Mentioned/had references 25 Grammar 3 Punctuation 3 Spelling 4 General appearance Overall impression 15 Readability and flow- spacing 15 Total 200

3 Application Scorecard Consistent with Resume Name 10 Education 10 Experience 10 Other information 10 Reference 10 Grammar/Punctuation/Spelling Capitalization when appropriate 6 Abbreviations when appropriate 6 Punctuation 6 Spelling 6 Grammar 6 Form Completed Finished in allotted time 5 N/A indicated where appropriate 5 Overall impression Spacing 5 Consistency 5 Total 100

4 Personal Interview Scorecard Appearance Official dress 25 Appropriately groomed/neat 25 First impression Greeting 30 Introduction 30 Body language 30 Responses to questions Knowledge relayed 35 Abilities described & matched resume 30 Accurate 25 Cogent & organized 25 Shared appropriate experiences 25 Quality of information 25 Consistent responses 25 Communication skills Persuasive 20 Proper grammar 20 Enunciation 20 Appropriate volume 20 Concise, avoided rambling 20 Confident 25 Sincere 20 Poise 25 Discretion/tact 20 Conclusion Posed appropriate questions to employer 30 Clarified next steps 25 Appropriate thanks and exit 25 Total 600

5 Job Interview Scorecard Items to be Rated Possible Points Contestant Number A. Application Score 100 Points B. Cover Letter Score 100 Points C. Resume Score 200 Points D. Personal Interview Score 600 Points TOTALS 1000 E. Less Deductions for Time* GRAND TOTALS After scoring presentations, the total scores can be used to rank each individual numerically. The judges ranking of each individual then can be added and the winner will be the individual whose total of rankings is the lowest (low point score method of selection). District and regional individuals will be rated GOLD or SILVER. State semi-finals individuals will be rated SILVER or BRONZE. State finals individuals will be rated GOLD or SILVER. The top individual(s) and an alternate will be selected when the winner is to go on to another contest level. *From the timekeeper s record, the interview will last approximately 10 minutes. There will be no deductions for any time un der or over 10 minutes. Judges will deduct 5 points for each minute (or fraction thereof) over 15 minutes for an applicant to complete the employment application form. (To avoid penalty, a contestant would have to complete the application in 15 minutes and 30 seconds.) Stopwatches are recommended. **A deduction of 0, 2, 5, 7, or 10 points may be made for failure to comply with minimum standards of official dress. Michigan FFA official dress consists of: Female Members: Black skirt or dress slacks, White-collared blouse, Official FFA blue scarf, Black dress shoes with a closed heel and toe, Black nylon hosiery or socks and Official FFA jacket zipped to the top and worn in the manner prescribed by the National FFA Constitution. (The skirt is to be at least knee length, hemmed evenly across the bottom, with a slit no longer than two inches above the kn ee, excluding the kick pleat.) Male Members: Black dress slacks, White-collared shirt, Official FFA tie, Black dress shoes, Black socks, Official FFA jacket zipped to the top and worn in the manner prescribed by the National FFA Constitution.