(Adapted by Public/Private Ventures, Feb.
2012)
MOCK INTERVIEW ASSESSMENT
TRAINEE NAME: ___________________________________________________ DATE: ___________________________________
INTERVIEWER: __________________________________________ LOCATION: _______________________________
Criteria
Appearance
Greeting
Overall neat
appearance
Choice in clothing
inappropriate for an
job interview (torn,
unclean, wrinkled
Choice in clothing is
inappropriate (shirt
untucked, tee-shirt,
too much jewelry, etc.)
Choice in clothes is
acceptable for the type
of interview
Grooming attempt is
evident
Poor grooming
Unacceptable behavior
and language
Courteous to all involved
in interview
Very well groomed
(hair, make-up, clothes
pressed, etc.)
Overall appearance is
businesslike
Professional behavior
and language (shaked
hand, appropriate
greeting, hello,
thank you, eye
contact, etc.)
Presentation shows
lack of interest
Unable to articulate
goals
Showed some interest
Articulates goals but
they are not specific or
are unrealistic
Showed interest
throughout the
interview
Clearly describes goals
Friendly and courteous
to all involved in
interview
Very attentive
Is able to tie position
or company to career
goals
Speaking ins unclear
very difficult to
understand (ex.
mumbling)
Speaking in unclear
lapses in sentence
structure and grammar
Speaking clearly
Speaking clearly
Minimal mistakes in
sentence structure and
grammar
Appropriate use of
sentence structure and
grammar
Knowledge and facts
about job are
included/shared
Commitment &
enthusiasm for job is
conveyed
Volume is appropriate
Volume coveys
business tone
Minimal fidgeting (ex.
occasionally shifting)
No fidgeting
Volume is
inappropriate for
interview (ex. spoke
too loudly, too softly)
Fidgeted ex. constant
movement of hands
and feet
Slouching all the time
Asking Questions
Acceptable behavior,
well mannered,
professionalism lacking
Choice in clothing
appropriate for any
job interview
Attempts to be
courteous to all in
interview setting
Lack of eye contact
Responding to
Questions
Used typical behavior
and language did
modify behavior to fit
the interview
Well groomed (ex. Shirt
tucked in, jewelry
blends with clothing,
minimal wrinkles)
4
Overall appearance is
very neat, impeccable
Did not greet or shake
hands
Facts about job not
discussed
Body Language
Appearance is
somewhat untidy
Unfriendly and not
courteous
Communication
Overall appearance is
unprofessional
Knowledge of job is
minimal
Volume is uneven
(varied)
Fidgeted ex.
movement of hands
and feet frequently
Eye contact is made
intermittently
Appropriate greeting but
did not shake hands
Occasional loss of eye
contact
Brief slouching, but
quickly correcting self
Answers are acceptable
and accurate
Inappropriate answers
to questions
Occasionally slouching
Gives inaccurate
answers
Did not attempt to
answer questions
Cannot describe
strengths
Unable to explain gaps
in work history
Attempts to answer
questions
Mentions strengths, but
cannot give example
Is negative or defensive
about past work gaps
Answers questions
Can give several
examples of strengths
Explains gaps in
employment well
No questions asked
Asks questions that
were not related to the
job
Asks questions relating
to the desired position
Eye contact made
Sitting straight in chair
Thorough answers to
questions
Able to describe
strengths in relation to
position description
Describes gaps in
employment in
positive, responsible
way
Questions show
evidence that the
applicant has
researched the
business or career field
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Score
DOCUMENT REVIEW:
COVER LETTER Appearance, grammar, relevance, etc.
Excellent (4) Acceptable (3) Needs Some Improvement (2) Major Revision (1) No Cover Letter (0)
COMMENTS:
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RESUME Content, appearance, grammar, etc.
Excellent (4) Acceptable (3) Needs Some Improvement (2) Major Revision (1) No Cover Letter (0)
COMMENTS:
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RECOMMENDATIONS:
Hire Not Hire Place on file
Total Score = __________ Grade for Mock Interview = __________
Grading Scale
OVERALL EVALUATION/COMMENTS:
32-29 = Excellent 28-25 = Very Good 24-21 = Good
20-17= Fair 16-6 =Poor
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*Interviewers Signature
Date
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Employment Specialist or Employment Coordinator
Date
*To the interviewer: Please note that this is a mock interview for training purposes only.
