JOB INTERVIEW SCORING RUBRIC
Name:__________________________ Date:_____________________
Time of Interview:_________________ Time Arrived:_______________
Position:________________________ Interviewed by:______________
Competency Needs Work
First Impressions Shows up late for the interview,
does not shake hands, and/or
chews gum; does not bring a
copy of the resume or
references
Preparation Knows nothing about the
company or seems to make up
information as he/she goes
along
Personal Overbearing, overaggressive,
Attributes egotistical; or shy, reserved, and
overly nervous
General Attitude Lack of interest and enthusiasm
about the position; passive and
indifferent; or overly
enthusiastic
Personal Dressed way below what is
Appearance expected for someone in that
position or "overdoes it" (too
much makeup, jewelry, cologne,
etc.)
Responses Answers with "yes" or "no" and
fails to elaborate or explain;
talks negatively about past
employers
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Better
Shows up on time for the
interview with a copy of the
resume in hand
Knows some general
information about the company
and/or its purpose
Somewhat nervous, some
lapses in eye contact; speaks
too loudly or softly
Seems interested in the position
but could be better prepared or
informed on certain topics
Dressed similar to what
employees in that position
would wear or in business
casual clothes.
Gives well-constructed
responses, but sounds
rehearsed or unsure
Best
Shows up early for the
interview with a copy of the
resume in hand
Has researched the company
and the position thoroughly
and is apparent by answers
given in response to questions
Good eye contact and poise
during interview; confident
Interested in the position and
enthusiastic about the
interview
Dressed in appropriate
business attire; no sandals,
tennis shoes, t-shirts, shorts,
short skirts, etc.
Gives well-constructed,
confident responses that are
genuine
 JOB INTERVIEW SCORING RUBRIC

Name:__________________________ Date:_____________________

Time of Interview:_________________ Time Arrived:_______________

Position:________________________ Interviewed by:______________

Competency Needs Work Better Best

First Impressions Shows up late for the interview,
does not shake hands, and/or
chews gum; does not bring a
copy of the resume or
references
Shows up on time for the Shows up early for the
interview with a copy of the interview with a copy of the
resume in hand resume in hand

Preparation Knows nothing about the Knows some general Has researched the company
company or seems to make up information about the company and the position thoroughly
information as he/she goes and/or its purpose and is apparent by answers
along given in response to questions

Personal Overbearing, overaggressive, Somewhat nervous, some Good eye contact and poise
Attributes egotistical; or shy, reserved, and lapses in eye contact; speaks during interview; confident
overly nervous too loudly or softly

General Attitude Lack of interest and enthusiasm Seems interested in the position Interested in the position and
about the position; passive and but could be better prepared or enthusiastic about the
indifferent; or overly informed on certain topics interview
enthusiastic

Personal Dressed way below what is
Appearance expected for someone in that
position or "overdoes it" (too
much makeup, jewelry, cologne,
etc.)
Dressed similar to what Dressed in appropriate
employees in that position business attire; no sandals,
would wear or in business tennis shoes, t-shirts, shorts,
casual clothes. short skirts, etc.

Responses Answers with "yes" or "no" and Gives well-constructed Gives well-constructed,
fails to elaborate or explain; responses, but sounds confident responses that are
talks negatively about past rehearsed or unsure genuine
employers

OVERALL
 JOB INTERVIEW SCORING RUBRIC

Name:__________________________ Date:_____________________

Time of Interview:_________________ Time Arrived:_______________

Position:________________________ Interviewed by:______________

Competency Needs Work Better Best

First Impressions Shows up late for the interview,
does not shake hands, and/or
chews gum; does not bring a
copy of the resume or
references
Shows up on time for the Shows up early for the
interview with a copy of the interview with a copy of the
resume in hand resume in hand

Preparation Knows nothing about the Knows some general Has researched the company
company or seems to make up information about the company and the position thoroughly
information as he/she goes and/or its purpose and is apparent by answers
along given in response to questions

Personal Overbearing, overaggressive, Somewhat nervous, some Good eye contact and poise
Attributes egotistical; or shy, reserved, and lapses in eye contact; speaks during interview; confident
overly nervous too loudly or softly

General Attitude Lack of interest and enthusiasm Seems interested in the position Interested in the position and
about the position; passive and but could be better prepared or enthusiastic about the
indifferent; or overly informed on certain topics interview
enthusiastic

Personal Dressed way below what is
Appearance expected for someone in that
position or "overdoes it" (too
much makeup, jewelry, cologne,
etc.)
Dressed similar to what Dressed in appropriate
employees in that position business attire; no sandals,
would wear or in business tennis shoes, t-shirts, shorts,
casual clothes. short skirts, etc.

Responses Answers with "yes" or "no" and Gives well-constructed Gives well-constructed,
fails to elaborate or explain; responses, but sounds confident responses that are
talks negatively about past rehearsed or unsure genuine
employers

OVERALL
 JOB INTERVIEW SCORING RUBRIC

Name:__________________________ Date:_____________________

Time of Interview:_________________ Time Arrived:_______________

Position:________________________ Interviewed by:______________

Competency Needs Work Better Best

First Impressions Shows up late for the interview,
does not shake hands, and/or
chews gum; does not bring a
copy of the resume or
references
Shows up on time for the Shows up early for the
interview with a copy of the interview with a copy of the
resume in hand resume in hand

Preparation Knows nothing about the Knows some general Has researched the company
company or seems to make up information about the company and the position thoroughly
information as he/she goes and/or its purpose and is apparent by answers
along given in response to questions

Personal Overbearing, overaggressive, Somewhat nervous, some Good eye contact and poise
Attributes egotistical; or shy, reserved, and lapses in eye contact; speaks during interview; confident
overly nervous too loudly or softly

General Attitude Lack of interest and enthusiasm Seems interested in the position Interested in the position and
about the position; passive and but could be better prepared or enthusiastic about the
indifferent; or overly informed on certain topics interview
enthusiastic

Personal Dressed way below what is
Appearance expected for someone in that
position or "overdoes it" (too
much makeup, jewelry, cologne,
etc.)
Dressed similar to what Dressed in appropriate
employees in that position business attire; no sandals,
would wear or in business tennis shoes, t-shirts, shorts,
casual clothes. short skirts, etc.

Responses Answers with "yes" or "no" and Gives well-constructed Gives well-constructed,
fails to elaborate or explain; responses, but sounds confident responses that are
talks negatively about past rehearsed or unsure genuine
employers

OVERALL
 JOB INTERVIEW SCORING RUBRIC

Name:__________________________ Date:_____________________

Time of Interview:_________________ Time Arrived:_______________

Position:________________________ Interviewed by:______________

Competency Needs Work Better Best

First Impressions Shows up late for the interview,
does not shake hands, and/or
chews gum; does not bring a
copy of the resume or
references
Shows up on time for the Shows up early for the
interview with a copy of the interview with a copy of the
resume in hand resume in hand

Preparation Knows nothing about the Knows some general Has researched the company
company or seems to make up information about the company and the position thoroughly
information as he/she goes and/or its purpose and is apparent by answers
along given in response to questions

Personal Overbearing, overaggressive, Somewhat nervous, some Good eye contact and poise
Attributes egotistical; or shy, reserved, and lapses in eye contact; speaks during interview; confident
overly nervous too loudly or softly

General Attitude Lack of interest and enthusiasm Seems interested in the position Interested in the position and
about the position; passive and but could be better prepared or enthusiastic about the
indifferent; or overly informed on certain topics interview
enthusiastic

Personal Dressed way below what is
Appearance expected for someone in that
position or "overdoes it" (too
much makeup, jewelry, cologne,
etc.)
Dressed similar to what Dressed in appropriate
employees in that position business attire; no sandals,
would wear or in business tennis shoes, t-shirts, shorts,
casual clothes. short skirts, etc.

Responses Answers with "yes" or "no" and Gives well-constructed Gives well-constructed,
fails to elaborate or explain; responses, but sounds confident responses that are
talks negatively about past rehearsed or unsure genuine
employers

OVERALL
 JOB INTERVIEW SCORING RUBRIC

Name:__________________________ Date:_____________________

Time of Interview:_________________ Time Arrived:_______________

Position:________________________ Interviewed by:______________

Competency Needs Work Better Best

First Impressions Shows up late for the interview,
does not shake hands, and/or
chews gum; does not bring a
copy of the resume or
references
Shows up on time for the Shows up early for the
interview with a copy of the interview with a copy of the
resume in hand resume in hand

Preparation Knows nothing about the Knows some general Has researched the company
company or seems to make up information about the company and the position thoroughly
information as he/she goes and/or its purpose and is apparent by answers
along given in response to questions

Personal Overbearing, overaggressive, Somewhat nervous, some Good eye contact and poise
Attributes egotistical; or shy, reserved, and lapses in eye contact; speaks during interview; confident
overly nervous too loudly or softly

General Attitude Lack of interest and enthusiasm Seems interested in the position Interested in the position and
about the position; passive and but could be better prepared or enthusiastic about the
indifferent; or overly informed on certain topics interview
enthusiastic

Personal Dressed way below what is
Appearance expected for someone in that
position or "overdoes it" (too
much makeup, jewelry, cologne,
etc.)
Dressed similar to what Dressed in appropriate
employees in that position business attire; no sandals,
would wear or in business tennis shoes, t-shirts, shorts,
casual clothes. short skirts, etc.

Responses Answers with "yes" or "no" and Gives well-constructed Gives well-constructed,
fails to elaborate or explain; responses, but sounds confident responses that are
talks negatively about past rehearsed or unsure genuine
employers

OVERALL
 JOB INTERVIEW SCORING RUBRIC

Name:__________________________ Date:_____________________

Time of Interview:_________________ Time Arrived:_______________

Position:________________________ Interviewed by:______________

Competency Needs Work Better Best

First Impressions Shows up late for the interview,
does not shake hands, and/or
chews gum; does not bring a
copy of the resume or
references
Shows up on time for the Shows up early for the
interview with a copy of the interview with a copy of the
resume in hand resume in hand

Preparation Knows nothing about the Knows some general Has researched the company
company or seems to make up information about the company and the position thoroughly
information as he/she goes and/or its purpose and is apparent by answers
along given in response to questions

Personal Overbearing, overaggressive, Somewhat nervous, some Good eye contact and poise
Attributes egotistical; or shy, reserved, and lapses in eye contact; speaks during interview; confident
overly nervous too loudly or softly

General Attitude Lack of interest and enthusiasm Seems interested in the position Interested in the position and
about the position; passive and but could be better prepared or enthusiastic about the
indifferent; or overly informed on certain topics interview
enthusiastic

Personal Dressed way below what is
Appearance expected for someone in that
position or "overdoes it" (too
much makeup, jewelry, cologne,
etc.)
Dressed similar to what Dressed in appropriate
employees in that position business attire; no sandals,
would wear or in business tennis shoes, t-shirts, shorts,
casual clothes. short skirts, etc.

Responses Answers with "yes" or "no" and Gives well-constructed Gives well-constructed,
fails to elaborate or explain; responses, but sounds confident responses that are
talks negatively about past rehearsed or unsure genuine
employers

OVERALL
 JOB INTERVIEW SCORING RUBRIC

Name:__________________________ Date:_____________________

Time of Interview:_________________ Time Arrived:_______________

Position:________________________ Interviewed by:______________

Competency Needs Work Better Best

First Impressions Shows up late for the interview,
does not shake hands, and/or
chews gum; does not bring a
copy of the resume or
references
Shows up on time for the Shows up early for the
interview with a copy of the interview with a copy of the
resume in hand resume in hand

Preparation Knows nothing about the Knows some general Has researched the company
company or seems to make up information about the company and the position thoroughly
information as he/she goes and/or its purpose and is apparent by answers
along given in response to questions

Personal Overbearing, overaggressive, Somewhat nervous, some Good eye contact and poise
Attributes egotistical; or shy, reserved, and lapses in eye contact; speaks during interview; confident
overly nervous too loudly or softly

General Attitude Lack of interest and enthusiasm Seems interested in the position Interested in the position and
about the position; passive and but could be better prepared or enthusiastic about the
indifferent; or overly informed on certain topics interview
enthusiastic

Personal Dressed way below what is
Appearance expected for someone in that
position or "overdoes it" (too
much makeup, jewelry, cologne,
etc.)
Dressed similar to what Dressed in appropriate
employees in that position business attire; no sandals,
would wear or in business tennis shoes, t-shirts, shorts,
casual clothes. short skirts, etc.

Responses Answers with "yes" or "no" and Gives well-constructed Gives well-constructed,
fails to elaborate or explain; responses, but sounds confident responses that are
talks negatively about past rehearsed or unsure genuine
employers

OVERALL
 JOB INTERVIEW SCORING RUBRIC

Name:__________________________ Date:_____________________

Time of Interview:_________________ Time Arrived:_______________

Position:________________________ Interviewed by:______________

Competency Needs Work Better Best

First Impressions Shows up late for the interview,
does not shake hands, and/or
chews gum; does not bring a
copy of the resume or
references
Shows up on time for the Shows up early for the
interview with a copy of the interview with a copy of the
resume in hand resume in hand

Preparation Knows nothing about the Knows some general Has researched the company
company or seems to make up information about the company and the position thoroughly
information as he/she goes and/or its purpose and is apparent by answers
along given in response to questions

Personal Overbearing, overaggressive, Somewhat nervous, some Good eye contact and poise
Attributes egotistical; or shy, reserved, and lapses in eye contact; speaks during interview; confident
overly nervous too loudly or softly

General Attitude Lack of interest and enthusiasm Seems interested in the position Interested in the position and
about the position; passive and but could be better prepared or enthusiastic about the
indifferent; or overly informed on certain topics interview
enthusiastic

Personal Dressed way below what is
Appearance expected for someone in that
position or "overdoes it" (too
much makeup, jewelry, cologne,
etc.)
Dressed similar to what Dressed in appropriate
employees in that position business attire; no sandals,
would wear or in business tennis shoes, t-shirts, shorts,
casual clothes. short skirts, etc.

Responses Answers with "yes" or "no" and Gives well-constructed Gives well-constructed,
fails to elaborate or explain; responses, but sounds confident responses that are
talks negatively about past rehearsed or unsure genuine
employers

OVERALL
 JOB INTERVIEW SCORING RUBRIC

Name:__________________________ Date:_____________________

Time of Interview:_________________ Time Arrived:_______________

Position:________________________ Interviewed by:______________

Competency Needs Work Better Best

First Impressions Shows up late for the interview,
does not shake hands, and/or
chews gum; does not bring a
copy of the resume or
references
Shows up on time for the Shows up early for the
interview with a copy of the interview with a copy of the
resume in hand resume in hand

Preparation Knows nothing about the Knows some general Has researched the company
company or seems to make up information about the company and the position thoroughly
information as he/she goes and/or its purpose and is apparent by answers
along given in response to questions

Personal Overbearing, overaggressive, Somewhat nervous, some Good eye contact and poise
Attributes egotistical; or shy, reserved, and lapses in eye contact; speaks during interview; confident
overly nervous too loudly or softly

General Attitude Lack of interest and enthusiasm Seems interested in the position Interested in the position and
about the position; passive and but could be better prepared or enthusiastic about the
indifferent; or overly informed on certain topics interview
enthusiastic

Personal Dressed way below what is
Appearance expected for someone in that
position or "overdoes it" (too
much makeup, jewelry, cologne,
etc.)
Dressed similar to what Dressed in appropriate
employees in that position business attire; no sandals,
would wear or in business tennis shoes, t-shirts, shorts,
casual clothes. short skirts, etc.

Responses Answers with "yes" or "no" and Gives well-constructed Gives well-constructed,
fails to elaborate or explain; responses, but sounds confident responses that are
talks negatively about past rehearsed or unsure genuine
employers

OVERALL
 JOB INTERVIEW SCORING RUBRIC

Name:__________________________ Date:_____________________

Time of Interview:_________________ Time Arrived:_______________

Position:________________________ Interviewed by:______________

Competency Needs Work Better Best

First Impressions Shows up late for the interview,
does not shake hands, and/or
chews gum; does not bring a
copy of the resume or
references
Shows up on time for the Shows up early for the
interview with a copy of the interview with a copy of the
resume in hand resume in hand

Preparation Knows nothing about the Knows some general Has researched the company
company or seems to make up information about the company and the position thoroughly
information as he/she goes and/or its purpose and is apparent by answers
along given in response to questions

Personal Overbearing, overaggressive, Somewhat nervous, some Good eye contact and poise
Attributes egotistical; or shy, reserved, and lapses in eye contact; speaks during interview; confident
overly nervous too loudly or softly

General Attitude Lack of interest and enthusiasm Seems interested in the position Interested in the position and
about the position; passive and but could be better prepared or enthusiastic about the
indifferent; or overly informed on certain topics interview
enthusiastic

Personal Dressed way below what is
Appearance expected for someone in that
position or "overdoes it" (too
much makeup, jewelry, cologne,
etc.)
Dressed similar to what Dressed in appropriate
employees in that position business attire; no sandals,
would wear or in business tennis shoes, t-shirts, shorts,
casual clothes. short skirts, etc.

Responses Answers with "yes" or "no" and Gives well-constructed Gives well-constructed,
fails to elaborate or explain; responses, but sounds confident responses that are
talks negatively about past rehearsed or unsure genuine
employers

OVERALL
 JOB INTERVIEW SCORING RUBRIC

Name:__________________________ Date:_____________________

Time of Interview:_________________ Time Arrived:_______________

Position:________________________ Interviewed by:______________

Competency Needs Work Better Best

First Impressions Shows up late for the interview,
does not shake hands, and/or
chews gum; does not bring a
copy of the resume or
references
Shows up on time for the Shows up early for the
interview with a copy of the interview with a copy of the
resume in hand resume in hand

Preparation Knows nothing about the Knows some general Has researched the company
company or seems to make up information about the company and the position thoroughly
information as he/she goes and/or its purpose and is apparent by answers
along given in response to questions

Personal Overbearing, overaggressive, Somewhat nervous, some Good eye contact and poise
Attributes egotistical; or shy, reserved, and lapses in eye contact; speaks during interview; confident
overly nervous too loudly or softly

General Attitude Lack of interest and enthusiasm Seems interested in the position Interested in the position and
about the position; passive and but could be better prepared or enthusiastic about the
indifferent; or overly informed on certain topics interview
enthusiastic

Personal Dressed way below what is
Appearance expected for someone in that
position or "overdoes it" (too
much makeup, jewelry, cologne,
etc.)
Dressed similar to what Dressed in appropriate
employees in that position business attire; no sandals,
would wear or in business tennis shoes, t-shirts, shorts,
casual clothes. short skirts, etc.

Responses Answers with "yes" or "no" and Gives well-constructed Gives well-constructed,
fails to elaborate or explain; responses, but sounds confident responses that are
talks negatively about past rehearsed or unsure genuine
employers

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