Interview Rubric
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Strong |
Sufficient |
Limited |
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Appearance (4) |
Student displays all elements of appropriate dress, grooming, and hygiene for an interview setting. |
Overall appearance is appropriate. One or more elements of interview appearance including dress, grooming, or hygiene are missing. |
Student did not dress appropriately for an interview. Clothing choice, grooming, and hygiene not appropriate for interview setting. Student requires additional practice and instruction in this area. |
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Preparedness (4) |
Student is prepared for the interview. It is evident that they have thought about possible responses ahead of time. |
Student demonstrates some preparation for interview. Student would benefit from additional opportunity to review possible responses and additional practice. |
Student is not prepared for interview. There has been no thought given to possible responses. Student requires extra assistance and additional opportunities to practice. |
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Content/Question Answers (4) |
Questions are fully answered using details and examples. |
Some questions are answered fully using details and examples. Some questions and not fully answered, are vague or incomplete |
Few or no questions are answered. Details and examples are lacking and answers are vague or incomplete. Student needs to work on improving interview content. |
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Enthusiasm/Verbal Communication (4) |
Student displays enthusiasm to interviewer. Appears interested in communicating their thought and ideas. Ideas are communicated in a genuine, positive and upbeat manner. |
Student displays some enthusiasm to interviewer, but appears nervous to communicate thoughts and ideas. Ideas are not consistently presented in a genuine, positive and upbeat manner. |
Student does not display enthusiasm. Appears nervous. Thoughts and ideas are incomplete, and are not presented in a genuine, positive or upbeat manner. Student needs to work on areas of enthusiasm and verbal communication. |
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Posture/Eye Contact/Nonverbal Communication (4) |
Shakes hands, sits up straight, appears relaxed and confident. Smiles when appropriate. Establishes eye contact throughout interview. |
Does not consistently appear confident or relaxed. Has some difficulty establishing or maintaining eye contact. |
Is obviously not relaxed or confident. Lacks eye contact. Does not smile. Needs to work on nonverbal communication skills. |
