Applicant’s Name: __________________________________ Date: ___________________
Section: ___________________________________________ Rating: _________________
Mock Job Interview Scoring Rubric
1 – Needs Improvement
2 – Below Expectations
3 – Meets Expectations
4 – Above Expectations
5 – Exceptional
1 2 3 4 5
KEY ELEMENTS & STATEMENTS
FIRST IMPRESSIONS/IMAGE & APPEARANCE
Applicant expresses optimism and energy in initial greeting
Applicant is well groomed, has good hygiene, and is appropriately dressed
Applicant smiles and speaks clearly and distinctly; words are not mumbled
RESUME AND APPLICATION LETTER
Free of grammar and/or spelling errors all through out in the presentation
Presented the necessary parts to be written in the resume and application letter
Organized, clean, and aesthetically pleasing
CONTENT OF ANSWERS
Applicant responds with concise, organized, and well thought-out answers
Applicant articulates ideas clearly and uses proper grammar and appropriate
vocabulary
Applicant demonstrates research and understanding of the desired career,
position and employer
Applicant illustrates strengths and skills through relevant examples
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Used appropriate volume and appropriate language when speaking
Avoided distracting mannerisms, fidgeting, and/or filler words
Spoke clearly and enunciated well as well as used appropriate wait time before
answering questions
NONVERBAL BEHAVIOR / BODY LANGUAGE
Applicant demonstrates professionalism; sits squarely in chair; has good
posture
Applicant demonstrates interest and enthusiasm; leans slightly forward; uses
appropriate facial expressions
Applicant demonstrates confidence and attentiveness; maintains good eye
contact
TOTAL SCORE: _______________
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