Name: Section:

Mock Interview for ____________________________ Position Date:

Interviewer: Rating:

If the student’s performance lies between two columns, award 2 or 4 points, circle criteria that reflect student’s
performance and write specific comments on overall performance at the bottom of the page.

Competency Needs Work We’re considering you… You’re Hired! Score

1 Point 2 3 Points 4 5 Points

First Impression  Does not shake hands  Weak handshake  Firm handshake
 Minimal eye contact  Poor posture  Genuine smile
What was your first impression  Does not smile  Weak smile  Confident body language
of this student?  Poor hygiene/appearance  Acceptable hygiene/appearance  Excellent hygiene/appearance

Resume  Poor formatting  Few errors (grammar/format)  Perfect grammar/formatting

 Many grammatical errors  Needs more details about  Detailed description of
Was the resume complete and  Little to no experience experiences experiences and skills
error free?  Could improve on phrasing

Professional Dress  Too casual or inappropriate  Either under‐ or over‐dressed  Clean, pressed clothing
Was this student appropriately (jeans, flip‐flops, etc) (lacking a tie/stockings vs. tux or  Appropriate business attire
dressed for the interview?  Wrinkled clothing club attire)
 Visible piercings

General Attitude
What motivates you to do your
best work?
What have been your biggest
accomplishments while working
or
while at school?
Content of Answers
What are some specific
examples of work and volunteer
experiences you have had that
support your qualifications?
What personal attributes do you
feel give you a competitive
edge?
Speaking Ability
How well did this student
communicate?
 Passive/indifferent
 Extremely shy/nervous
 “Yes” or “No” answers
 Does not refer to applicable
strengths/skills
 Uses words like “things” or
“stuff”
 Speaks too quietly or loudly
 Inappropriate language
 Lots of “umms” or fidgeting
 Poor grammar and diction
 Seems interested but could be
better prepared
 Somewhat shy/nervous
 Responses too short or vague
 Refers to personal strengths,
skills occasionally
 Mumbles occasionally
 Minimal “umms” and fidgeting
 Conversation stops and starts at
times
 Satisfactory grammar and
diction
 Interested and enthusiastic
 Asked questions
 Well‐constructed, confident
responses with examples
 Consistently relates how skills
will contribute to any
position
 Speaks clearly at all times
 No distracting mannerisms
 Easy to converse with
 Uses proper diction and
grammar

Total Points: _______

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Printed Name and Signature of Interviewer Printed Name and Signature of Interviewee
 Name: Section:
Mock Interview for __________________________________ Position Date:
Interviewer: Rating:

Score: 1= far below standard 2=below standard 3=meets standard 4= above standard 5 = far exceeds standard

CATEGORY SCORE COMMENTS

I. RESUME
 Is resume professional and neat? 1 2 3
 Is resume free of errors?
 Does resume “sell” examples of transferable skills? 4 5

II. APPEARANCE AND POISE:

 Is interviewee punctual?
 Is interviewee dressed professionally and appropriately?
 Does the interviewee appear confident and poised? 1 2 3
 Does interviewee maintain good posture?
 Does interviewee make eye-contact with 4 5
the interviewers?
 Does the interviewee give an appropriate handshake?

III. SKILL PRESENTATION:

 Does interviewee answer content of each question
clearly?
 Does interviewee “sell” their skills?
 Does interviewee appear prepared and 1 2 3
knowledgeable about the position they are applying for?
 Does interviewee reference items on their resume? 4 5
 Does interviewee appear to give straightforward,
honest responses?
 Does interviewee come across as someone who can
work well with others?

IV. DELIVERY AND LANGUAGE

 Does interviewee use proper language and
enunciate their responses? 1 2 3
 Is the interviewee professional, and mature
throughout the interview? 4 5
 Does the interviewee answer questions with appropriate
wait time?
 Does interviewee avoid distracting mannerisms and
phrases? (“ums”, tapping, hair twirling, etc.)

Total Score out of 20 pts. possible: (see following page for chart of score ranges)

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Printed Name and Signature of Interviewer Printed Name and Signature of Interviewee
 How You Did: Total Score Range
YOU’RE HIRED!!!
- stellar resume
- great poise, professional dress, great eye-contact
- very confident
- detailed and specific answers to questions
- sells skills and references previous experience 18pts. – 20pts.
- appears to have many leadership qualities
- appears very honest and easy to work with
- interviewee is professional when responding
- very clear and concise manner of speaking
- above-average maturity

WE’RE CONSIDERING YOU…

- thorough resume
- decent poise, professional dress, good eye-contact
- somewhat confident
15 pts. – 17 pts.
- specific answers to questions
- sells some skills
- appears to have some leadership potential
- appears honest and non-conflict prone
- interviewee is usually professional when responding
- clear manner of speaking
- noticeable maturity

WE MIGHT HAVE HIRED YOU, BUT …

- resume is organized, but shows little experience 14 pts. – 12 pts.
- not enough poise, semi-professional dress, some eye-contact
- confidence is not convincing
- specific answers to some questions, others too general
- comes off as a little too inexperienced
- appears to be a hard-worker, but not necessarily a leader
- appears to have some communication problems
- interviewee attempts to be professional when responding
- manner of speaking is comprehensible, but sometimes a bit unclear
- some maturity evident

DON’T CALL US, WE’LL CALL YOU…

- resume feels incomplete or has many errors 11 pts. and below
- no poise, dress too casual or inappropriate, poor eye-contact
- lack of confidence
- answers to questions are not convincing, relevant, or sufficient
- inexperience is obvious
- does not appear to possess leadership skills
- does not come across as a dependable employee
- interviewee is not professional when responding
- manner of speaking is unclear, jumbled or poorly worded
- interviewee needs more experience and maturity
 Sample Interview Questions

1. Tell us a bit about yourself.

2. Describe yourself in three words.
3. Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
4. What are your strengths?
5. What are your weaknesses?
6. Why have you applied for this role?
7. Why would students enrolled in your track and strand be good for this role?
8. Talk us through your resume’.
9. What has been your greatest achievement to date?
10. Give details of your extracurricular activities and interests
11. Tell us about a time when you...
a. Helped resolve a dispute in class
b. Worked well as part of a team
c. Balanced several tasks at once
d. Responded to a challenge creatively.
12. How well do you work within a group? Give me a few examples of times when you had to use
teamwork to accomplish a goal.
13. How do you view yourself? Do you compare yourself to anyone in particular?
14. Do you have questions for us?
15. What motivates you?