Interview Grading Rubric

Interviewee:___________________________________ Interviewer:_______________________________________

Arrival, Appearance, & Poise

Greeted interviewer with firm handshake. Yes Weak greeting and/or handshake Did not extend a handshake
Dressed in appropriate attire and
Displays professionalism Demonstrated attempt Not appropriate
maintained proper hygiene.
Did not fidget, had appropriate posture, and maintained Inability to sit properly and maintain
Poised professionally Demonstrated minimal discomfort
eye contact. professional posture.
Skill Presentation
Was knowledgeable about the company. Demonstrated research Knew some basics Knew very little or nothing
Demonstrated skills and Answered questions in full with Moderately demonstrated their Answered questions briefly, did not give
qualfications in their answers. relevant responses. skills and qualifications. examples or specific details.
Aligned answers with the needs of Demonstrated knowledge of needs and gave Provided few examples of background that align No connection between answers and the needs
the company and the position. examples that aligned. with the needs of the position. of the position.
Provided professional reference to samples of Provided a portfolio, but did not present it
Used portfolio appropriately (if applicable) Did not utilize portfolio.
their work. professionally.
Delivery
Demonstrated preparedness
Answered questions in full and in a timely manner. Needed a brief amount of time to answer. Did not have a sufficient answers.
by having examples ready.
Did not talk negatively and/or counteracted doubt with Provided an optimistic response to any negative Made negative remarks or had doubt that was
Demonstrated absolute professionalism.
positive information. remarks. unaddressed.

Limited the use of filler words such as "um" or "like". Straightforward answers. Occassionally used a filler. Used filler words several times.
Connected all information to the Shared personal and/or Did not demonstrate relevance of
Avoided sharing personal or unecessary information.
job; demonstrated relevance. irrelevant information briefly. answers to the position.
Closing
Evidence is shown that the Did not ask questions or asked
Asked basic questions about
Asked appropriate questions. applicant had researched inappropriate questions, such as wages or
the position or the company.
the business or industry. benefits.
Demonstrated their appreciation Did not demonstrate their appreciation
Thanked interview for their time Provided a basic thank you
for the opportunity, smiled, for the opportunity; weak or no handshake,
and shook their hand. and/or a smile.
and gave a handshake. weak or no smile.

Total Score
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