Job Interview Rubric

Student Name: ______________________________________________________ Section: _______________________________ Date: ____________________________

Criteria 1-2 3-4 5-6 7-8 Score
Appearance Overall appearance is untidy Appearance is somewhat untidy Overall neat appearance Overall appearance is very neat
Choice in clothing is inappropriate for any job Choice in clothing is inappropriate (shirt un- Choice in clothing is acceptable for the type of Choice in clothing is appropriate for any job
interview (torn, unclean, wrinkled) tucked, tee-shirt, too much jewelry, etc.) interview interview
Poor grooming Grooming attempt is evident Well groomed (i.e. shirt tucked in, jewelry blends Very well groomed (hair, make-up, clothes
with clothing, minimal wrinkles) pressed, etc.)
Overall appearance is businesslike
Greeting Unacceptable behavior and language Used typical behavior and language – did Acceptable behavior, well mannered, Professional behavior and language (handshake,
Unfriendly and not courteous modify behavior to fit the interview professionalism somewhat lacking “hello”,” thank you “, etc.)
Attempts to be courteous to all in interview Courteous to all involved in interview Friendly and courteous to all involved in interview
setting
Communication Speaking is unclear – very difficult to understand Speaking is unclear – lapses in sentence Speaking is clear with minimal mistakes in Speaks clearly and distinctly with no lapse in
message of what is being said (i.e. mumbling) structure and grammar sentence structure and grammar sentence structure and grammar usage; speaks
Volume is inappropriate for interview (i.e. spoke Volume is uneven (varied) Volume is appropriate concisely with correct pronunciation
too loudly, too softly) Volume conveys business tone
Body Language Fidgeted – (i.e., constant movement of hands Fidgeted –(i.e., movement of hands and feet Minimal fidgeting (i.e., occasionally shifting); No fidgeting; consistently used physical gestures,
and feet); none or very poor use of physical frequently); average use of physical gestures, facial facial expressions and body movements in a
gestures, facial expressions and body minimal use of physical gestures, facial expressions and body movements in a manner manner which enhanced the interview process
movements detracted from the interview expressions and body movements in a which enhanced the interview process
process manner which enhanced the interview
process
Posture and Eye Contact Does not look at persons involved in the Sits up straight; average posture; establishes Sits up straight, good posture; establishes eye Sits up straight, excellent posture; looks relaxed
interview process; keeps head down; minimal eye contact with interviewers during the contact with interviewers during the interview 80 and confident; establishes eye contact with
eye contact; does not have good posture; interview 70 -80% of the time -90% of the time interviewers during the interview 90-100% of the
slouching time
Politeness Several times, the student interrupted or Student interrupted or hurried the Student interrupted or hurried the interviewer 1- Student never interrupted or hurried the
hurried the person doing the interviewing; interviewer 3-5 times during the course of 2 times during the course of the interview, interviewer and thanked them after the interview
forgot to thank person(s) the interview, thanked the person after the thanked the person after the interview
interview
General Attitude Lack of interest and enthusiasm about the Somewhat interested in the interview; Shows basic interest in the interview; shows Appropriately interested and enthusiastic about
interview; passive and indifferent shows little enthusiasm some enthusiasm the interview process
Responses to Questions Answers with “yes’ or “no” and fails to elaborate Gives well-constructed responses, but Gives well-constructed responses, does not sound Gives well-constructed, confident responses that
or explain; talks negatively about past sounds rehearsed or unsure rehearsed, student somewhat hesitant or unsure are genuine
employers
Candidate Integrity Responses are inconsistent or contradictory. No Responses are somewhat inconsistent or Responses are generally consistent Responses are all consistent
concrete or specific examples used contradictory Concrete and specific examples often used Concrete and specific examples are used
Candidate provided no verifiable information for Concrete and specific examples occasionally Candidate provides verifiable information for Candidate provides verifiable information for all
claims, and/or claims may be exaggerated or used most claims claims
even appear manufactured Candidate provides some verifiable
information for claims
Overall Demonstration Demonstration of poor interview skills with little Demonstrated limited proficiency; limited Demonstrated average proficiency; average Highly proficient; appropriately utilized interview
of Interview Skills confidence displayed demonstration of competent interview skills demonstration of competent interview skills in a skills in an enthusiastic, motivating and engaging
in a generally confident manner generally confident manner manner
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