Distinguished - Clearly identifies a specific job or, graduate programto which they would like to apply and posts the announcement or criteria.

Proficient: N/A
 

Basic: Discusses a specific job or graduate program to which they would like to apply but does not post the actual announcement or criteria
 

Below Expectations: N/A
 

Non-Performance - The identification of a job or graduate programis either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Creates a video of a 1-minute elevator speech that provides specific information about qualification, experience, and/or aspirations.

Proficient - Creates a video of a 1-minute elevator speech. Minor details about qualifications, experience, or aspirations, are missing.

Basic - Creates a video of a 1-minute elevator speech. Relevant details about qualifications, experience, or aspirations are missing.

Below Expectations - Attempts to create a video of a 1-minute elevator speech; however, significant details about qualifications, experience, or aspirations are missing.

Non-Performance - The video of a 1-minute elevator speech that provides specific information about qualifications, experience, and/or aspirations is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Composes an error-free cover letter applying to selected job, graduate program, or small business loan program.

Proficient - Composes a cover letter applying to selected job, graduate program, or small business loan program. Minor details are missing and/or some minor errors are present.

Basic - Composes a cover letter applying to selected job, graduate program or small business loan program. Relevant details are missing, and/or several errors are present.

Below Expectations - Attempts to compose a cover letter applying to selected job, graduate program or small business loan program; however, significant details are missing, and/or significant errors are present.

Non-Performance - The cover letter for the selected job, graduate program, or small business loan program is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Thoroughly explains next steps to complete the application for a job, graduate program, or small business loan program.

Proficient - Explains next steps to complete the application for a job, graduate program, or small business loan program. Minor details are missing.

Basic - Minimally explains next steps to complete the application for a job, graduate program, or small business loan program. Relevant details are missing.

Below Expectations - Attempts to explain next steps to complete the application for a job, graduate program, or small business loan program; however, significant details are missing.

Non-Performance - The explanation of next steps to complete the application for a job, graduate program, or small business loan program is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Displays meticulous comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains no errors and is very easy to understand.

Proficient - Displays comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains only a few minor errors and is mostly easy to understand.

Basic - Displays basic comprehension of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains a few errors which may slightly distract the reader.

Below Expectations - Fails to display basic comprehension of syntax or mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains major errors which distract the reader.

Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.