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