Job Interview Rubric This Grading Sheet Assesses Interview Skills from Both the Interviewer and the Interviewee Perspective Student Name: Date: Score Criteria Appearance And Professionalism Overall appearance is untidy 2 Appearance is 4 Overall appearance is very neat Overall neat appearance somewhat untidy Choice in clothing is inappropriate for any job interview (torn, unclean, wrinkled) Choice in clothing is inappropriate (shirt un-tucked, tee-shirt, too much jewelry, etc.) Choice in clothing is Choice in clothing is acceptable for the type appropriate for any job of interview interview Poor grooming Grooming attempt is evident Well groomed (i.. shirt tucked in, jewelry blends with clothing, minimal wrinkles) Very well groomed (hair, make-up, clothes pressed, etc.) Overall appearance is businesslike Greeting and Building Rapport Unacceptable behavior and language Used typical behavior and language - did modify behavior to fit the interview Acceptable behavior, well mannered, professionalism somewhat lacking Professional behavior and language (handshake, "hello"." thank you", etc.) Unfriendly and not courteous Attempts to be courteous to all in interview setting Courteous to all involved in interview Friendly and courteous to all involved in interview Communication: Speaking is unclear - very Speaking is unclear - Vocal Inflection, difficult to understand lapses in sentence Voice, and message of what is being structure and grammar Sound said (i.e. mumbling) Speaking is clear with Speaks clearly and minimal mistakes in distinctly with no lapse sentence structure and in sentence structure grammar and grammar usage; speaks concisely with correct pronunciation Volume is uneven (varied) Volume is appropriate Volume is inappropriate for interview (i.e. spoke too loudly, too softly) Volume conveys business tone Used a lot of verbal pauses (uhh, umm, etc.) Lack of interest and enthusiasm about the interview, passive and indifferent Somewhat interested in Shows basic interest the interview; shows in the interview; little enthusiasm shows some enthusiasm Appropriately interested and enthusiastic about the interview process Fidgeted (i.e., movement of hands and feet frequently): Body Language Fidgeted -(i.e., constant and Nonverbal movement of hands and Communication feet), none or very poor use of physical gestures, facial expressions and body movements detracted from the interview process minimal use of physical gestures, facial expressions and body movements in a manner which enhanced the interview process Minimal fidgeting No fidgeting: (i.e., occasionally consistently used shifting), average use physical gestures, facial of physical gestures, expressions and body facial expressions and movements in a manner body movements in a which enhanced the manner which interview process enhanced the interview process Does not look at persons involved in the interview process; keeps head down; minimal eye contact; does not have good posture; slouching Sits up straight Sits up straight, good Sits up straight, average posture; posture; establishes excellent posture; looks establishes eye contact eye contact (or looks relaxed and confident (or looks into the into the camera) with establishes eye contact camera) with interviewers during with interviewers interviewers during the the interview 80-90% during the interview interview 70-80% of of the time 90-100% of the time the time Responses to Answers with "yes' or Gives well-constructed Gives Gives well-constructed Questions Both "no" and fails to elaborate responses, but sounds well-constructed confident responses that as the or explain; talks rehearsed or unsure responses, does not are genuine Interviewer and negatively about past sound rehearsed, Interviewee employers student somewhat hesitant or unsure Does not come prepared with interview questions (at least 10 and at least one behavior-based question) Does not come prepared with questions to ask the interviewer Resume and Cover Letter (Edited Version) /5 points Includes at least 10 questions to ask the interviewee, one of which is a behavioral based question. Total /25 Interviewer Assessment Feedback 1). What did the interviewer do well? 2). Advice or offers for improvement for the interviewer? Interviewee Assessment Feedback 1). Did they answer each question? Yes or No. If no, which question, or types of questions should they work on? 2). What did the interviewee do well? 3). Advice that might help the interviewee improve their interview skills