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Assessment 1 Information
Subject Code: BUS201
Subject Name: Skills for Workplace Success
Assessment Title: Job application, resume and cover letter
Assessment Type: Job application process
Word Count:
No
limit
Words (+/-10%)
Weighting: 20%
Total Marks: 20
Submission:
The document files must be submitted by due date as one ‘PDF’
document to avoid technical issues from inco
ect file format upload. Please
either copy and paste the job advertisement or add a high quality screen shot
using “snipping tool” and place job ad before the cover letter and resume.
Please upload in this order:
1. Job advertisement
2. Cover letter
3. Resume
• Uploaded files with a virus will not be considered as a
legitimate submission and regular penalties will apply.
• The Turnitin system will notify should there be any issues.
• In this case please contact your lecturer via email immediately
and provide a
ief description of the issue with a screen shot
of the Turnitin message.
• Students are also encouraged to submit their work well in
advance of the exact time deadline to avoid delays in
submission.
Due Date: Week 5
Your Task
This assessment task is to be completed individually and must be submitted on Turnitin.
• Find an advertisement for a job you wish to apply. The advertisement must be for an entry
level junior or graduate position which is of full-time professional category, that you wish to
apply for such as customer service officer, bank teller or receptionist. The job could be
technical or non-technical. The advertisement may belong to any industry such as
manufacturing, retail, and hospitality. Choose an advertisement that is clear to follow.
• Write a cover letter to the position authority who has advertised for the job, refer to sample
provided.
• Write a resume for the position you are applying using the format and sample provided.
Upload the resume via Turnitin as per above instructions.
Assessment Description
• This assessment tests your ability to follow instructions and how successful you are likely to be in
securing a job interview for a professional position in an industry you wish to enter.
• LO2: Identify and respond to the application and selection processes, employment interview
and the employment experience.
Assessment Instructions
• Maximum 1 page for cover letter and 2-3 pages for resume.
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Important Study Information
Academic Integrity Policy
KBS values academic integrity. All students must understand the meaning and consequences
of cheating, plagiarism and other academic offences under the Academic Integrity and Conduct
Policy.
What is academic integrity and misconduct?
What are the penalties for academic misconduct?
What are the late penalties?
How can I appeal my grade?
Click here for answers to these questions:
http:
www.kbs.edu.au/cu
ent-students/student-policies/.
Word Limits for Written Assessments
Submissions that exceed the word limit by more than 10% will cease to be marked from the point
at which that limit is exceeded.
Study Assistance
Students may seek study assistance from their local Academic Learning Advisor or refer to the
esources on the MyKBS Academic Success Centre page. Click here for this information.
http:
www.kbs.edu.au/cu
ent-students/student-policies
https:
elearning.kbs.edu.au/course/view.php?id=1481
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Assessment Marking Guide
Marking Criteria – Cover Letter (Weighting 10%)
Assessment
Criteria
Explanation of the criteria Available
Marks (20)
Awarded
Marks
Feedback Comments
Job application - Job Advertisement is
included
- Consistent with
professional cover letter
format
- Hirer’s address and
date co
ectly placed
and formatted
- Applicant’s contact
details appropriately
placed
4
Opening &
closing
information
- Ref no or date
advertised
- what position is being
applied for
- Employer addressed
co
ectly E.g. Dear Mr.
Smith not Dear
Si
Madam (find name
of hirer and title)
3
Body of Cover
Letter
- Skills and experience
highlighted in the middle
- Reiterates
enthusiasm/suitability
for the position, may
mention interview
- Clear, concise, accurate
- No informal language
- No grammar, spelling or
vocabulary e
ors
8
Success of
cover letter to
next stage of
selection
- Overall impression
- Professionalism
- Addressing key criteria
- Enticing reader to read
esume
- Strong desire for job
applied evident
5
Total: 20 marks converted to 10%
Overall Comments:
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Marking Criteria – Resume (Weighting 10%)
Assessment
criteria
Explanation of the
criteria
Available
Marks (20)
Awarded
Marks
Feedback Comments
Format Consistent with
professional resume
format
3
Applicant’s
contact
details
Sufficient information
provided and placed
appropriately
2
Skills and
experience
Highlights skills, key
achievements and
performance
6
Language Clear, concise, accurate
No informal language
(especially text language)
ut not overly formal
elaborate language
No grammar, spelling or
vocabulary e
ors
4
Success of
esume to
next stage of
selection
Overall impression
Highlights key required
skills
Addressing key criteria
Strong match to job
applied
5
Total: 20 marks converted to 10%
Overall Comments:
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ic here