Mock Interview Rubric
FIRST IMPRESSION
Score
Comments
• Appropriately dressed for an interview relative to
the position and industry
• Demonstrated good posture and use of body
language
• Appeared well groomed and/or hygienic
• Arrived 15 minutes before the interview
• Shook hands with interviewer(s) before and after
the interview
• Maintained appropriate amount of eye contact
throughout the interview
Does not Meets
meet criteria criteria
1 2 3 4
RESUME
Score
Comments
• Free of grammar and/or spelling errors
• Consistently formatted without errors
• Organized, clean, and aesthetically pleasing
Does not Meets
meet criteria criteria
1 2 3 4
GENERAL ATTITUDE
Score
Comments
• Appeared interested in the position
• Appeared confident
• Displayed maturity
• Seemed genuine and not overly rehearsed
Does not Meets
meet criteria criteria
1 2 3 4
CONTENT OF ANSWERS
Score
Comments
• Gave responses that were relevant
• Avoided “yes” or “no” answers
• Provided specific examples and referenced
strengths and/or skills when responding
• Gave consistent responses
Does not Meets
meet criteria criteria
1 2 3 4
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Score
Comments
• Used appropriate volume and appropriate
language when speaking
• Avoided distracting mannerisms, fidgeting, and/or
filler words (e.g., “um”, tapping, hair twirling, etc.)
• Spoke clearly and enunciated well
• Used appropriate wait time before answering
questions
• Asked questions
Does not Meets
meet criteria criteria
1 2 3 4
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Applicant’s Name: ______________________________________________________________________
OCID #: _______________________________________________________________________________
Interviewer’s Name: _____________________________________________________________________
Date: __________________________________________________________________________________
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