Assessment item 3
Assignment 2: Mock Job Application
Value: 30%
Due date: 03-May-2018
Return date: 24-May-2018
Submission method options
Alternative submission method
Task
The following task enables you the opportunity to simulate the job application process.
You should submit (via TURNITIN) a mock job application that includes the elements discussed below. Firstly you need to select a ‘job’ you would like to apply for.
· You need to find a job that is reasonably current and has sufficient information, and preferably job specifications or stated selection criteria, to enable you to discuss your suitability for the position (to simulate a real job application scenario).
· There is no requirement that you consider or provide a job that you actually wish or intend to apply for.
Your submission should include:
· A copy of the job you are applying for as part of your submission. (This cannot be a link to the advert)
· Cover letter: A covering letter introducing yourself to the potential employer.
· Resume: Your resume tailored to the position (as you would submit it for this job).
· Job Selection Criteria: A statement showing how you meet the job selection criteria (essential and desired).
· Referees: A short statement explaining who your referees are and why you have chosen them for this position (while you would not usually do this for a job application it is required in this assignment as an assessment of your consideration of referee selection).
Rationale
This task is designed to help you achieve the following learning outcomes:
· be able to learn and assess through reflection
· be able to prepare an effective job application
· be able to explore and enhance personal brand development through academic application and self-development
Marking criteria
| MARKING CRITERIA | High Distinction 85-100 | Distinction
75 – 84.5 |
Credit
65 – 74.5 |
Pass
50 – 64.5 |
Fail
0 – 49.5 |
| COVER LETTER: Mark /20 | |||||
| Ability to express an overview and engender interest in your cover letter | The cover letter clearly correlates with the job description and company website which explicitly matches desired skills, experiences, and abilities detailed in the job description. The cover letter has been specifically tailored for the position. | The cover letter indicates that the job description and company website was been reviewed to identify desired skills, experiences, and abilities for the position. The cover letter has been significantly tailored for the position. | The cover letter suggests that the job description was reviewed to identify skills, experiences, and abilities for the position. The cover letter implies it has been tailored for the position. | The cover letter mentions skills, experiences, and abilities that are commonly desired in a given field. The cover letter is marginally tailored for the position. | The cover letter does not reflect an understanding of the skills, experiences, and abilities necessary to be successful in the position. |
| RESUME: Mark /25 | |||||
| Ability to tailor your resume to the position | Resume is professional in appearance, tone and style specifically tailored for the position. Explicit and appropriate skills, experiences, and abilities indicated. Sentence fragments are concise, direct and accomplishment-oriented; strong verbs and appropriate verb tenses used.
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Resume is relevant and appropriate in appearance, tone and style indicates its been tailored for the position. Relevant and appropriate skills, experiences, and abilities indicated. Sentence fragments are clear and relatively accomplishment-oriented; appropriate verb tenses used.
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Resume is suitable in appearance, tone and style and suggests its tailored for the position. Appropriate skills, experiences, and abilities indicated. Sentence fragments used, but description may not be result oriented, or verbs may be weak.
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Resume lacks a professional appearance, tone and style and is specific to the job position to some degree. Skills, experiences, and abilities are indicated. Sentence fragments used, but description are not result oriented, or verbs may be weak.
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Resume does not have a professional appearance, tone or style and does not reflect the position requirements.
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| JOB SELECTION CRITERIA: Mark /35 | |||||
| Ability to provide evidence and support your claims about your experience, abilities etc in addressing particular job selection criteria or specifications. | Appropriate headings used. The information provided (under each criterion) provides evidence that the applicant meets the criteria.
Structure and presentation professional and likely to secure the applicant an interview. Evidence of ability to reflect upon job requirements and own skills.
All elements of the STAR method were illustrated. |
Appropriate headings used. The information provided (under each criterion heading) provided evidence that the applicant meets the criteria.
Structure and presentation professional.
Three elements of the STAR method were illustrated. |
Appropriate headings used. Statement tailored to the specific job.
Structure logical and easy to follow. All criteria addressed, but could be improved upon.
Two elements of the STAR method were illustrated. |
Appropriate headings used. Statement tailored to the specific job to some degree. Structure logical but could possibly be improved upon. Some criteria not addressed, or addressed inadequately.
One element of the STAR method illustrated. |
No headings used. Statement was not tailored to the specific job. Structure was not logical.
Some criteria not addressed or addressed inadequately.
No elements of the STAR method were illustrated. |
| REFEREES: Mark /10 | |||||
| Ability to choose and identify the suitability of your chosen referees. | Ability to choose and identify the suitability of your chosen referees. |
Clearly and concisely identifies three suitable referees for the position you are applying for. |
Identifies two suitable referees for the position you are applying for but needs further explanation. | Identifies referees but does not express the suitability of referees the position you are applying for. | Does not identify referees or their suitability for the position you are applying for. |
| PRESENTATION: Mark /10 | |||||
| Professionally presented ‘mock job’ application. | Professional presentation with all sections clearly identified and addressed. | Professional presentation with some sections clearly identified and addressed. | Professional presentation with minimal sections identified and addressed. | Well presented with sections identified but not clearly addressed. | Is not professionally presented and not all sections are identified or addressed. |
| Mark / 100 | |||||
| Worth 35% of your final grade |
Presentation
Your assignment should consist of the following elements:
· Title page
· A copy the job you are applying for
· Cover letter
· Resume
· Job selection criteria
· Referees
Requirements
· A copy of the job you are applying for MUST be submitted as part of your assignment. (This cannot be a link to the advert)
· If students do not include a copy of the job application the assignment will not be marked, therefore students will receive no marks for this assessment task.
