(Adapted by Public/Private Ventures, Feb.

2012)

MOCK INTERVIEW ASSESSMENT

TRAINEE NAME: ___________________________________________________ DATE: ___________________________________

INTERVIEWER: __________________________________________ LOCATION: _______________________________

Criteria 1 2 3 4 Score
Appearance  Overall appearance is  Appearance is  Overall neat  Overall appearance is
unprofessional somewhat untidy appearance very neat, impeccable
 Choice in clothing  Choice in clothing is  Choice in clothing
inappropriate for an inappropriate (shirt  Choice in clothes is appropriate for any
job interview (torn, untucked, tee-shirt, acceptable for the type job interview
unclean, wrinkled too much jewelry, etc.) of interview
 Very well groomed
 Grooming attempt is  Well groomed (ex. Shirt
 Poor grooming tucked in, jewelry
(hair, make-up, clothes
evident pressed, etc.)
blends with clothing,
minimal wrinkles)  Overall appearance is
businesslike
Greeting  Unacceptable behavior  Used typical behavior  Acceptable behavior,  Professional behavior
and language and language – did well mannered, and language (shaked
 Unfriendly and not modify behavior to fit professionalism lacking hand, appropriate
the interview greeting, “hello”,
courteous  Courteous to all involved
“thank you”, eye
 Attempts to be in interview
 Did not greet or shake contact, etc.)
courteous to all in  Appropriate greeting but
hands
interview setting  Friendly and courteous
did not shake hands
to all involved in
interview
Communication  Presentation shows  Showed some interest  Showed interest  Very attentive
lack of interest  Articulates goals but throughout the  Is able to tie position
 Unable to articulate they are not specific or interview or company to career
goals are unrealistic  Clearly describes goals goals
 Speaking ins unclear –  Speaking in unclear –  Speaking clearly  Speaking clearly
very difficult to lapses in sentence  Minimal mistakes in  Appropriate use of
understand (ex. structure and grammar
sentence structure and sentence structure and
mumbling)
 Knowledge of job is grammar grammar
 Facts about job not minimal  Knowledge and facts  Commitment &
discussed
 Volume is uneven about job are enthusiasm for job is
 Volume is (varied) included/shared conveyed
inappropriate for
 Volume is appropriate  Volume coveys
interview (ex. spoke
business tone
too loudly, too softly)
Body Language  Fidgeted – ex. constant  Fidgeted – ex.  Minimal fidgeting (ex.  No fidgeting
movement of hands movement of hands occasionally shifting)
 Eye contact made
and feet and feet frequently  Occasional loss of eye
 Sitting straight in chair
 Lack of eye contact  Eye contact is made contact
intermittently
 Slouching all the time  Brief slouching, but
 Occasionally slouching quickly correcting self
Responding to  Inappropriate answers  Gives inaccurate  Answers are acceptable  Thorough answers to
to questions answers and accurate questions
Questions  Did not attempt to  Attempts to answer  Answers questions  Able to describe
answer questions questions  Can give several strengths in relation to
position description
 Cannot describe  Mentions strengths, but examples of strengths
 Describes gaps in
strengths cannot give example  Explains gaps in
employment in
 Unable to explain gaps  Is negative or defensive employment well
positive, responsible
in work history about past work gaps
way

Asking Questions  No questions asked  Asks questions that
were not related to the
job
 Asks questions relating
to the desired position
 Questions show
evidence that the
applicant has
researched the
business or career field
Total Score =

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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:
Total Score = __________ Grade for Mock Interview = __________
 Hire  Not Hire  Place on file
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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*Interviewer’s 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.