Gathering Feedback About Your Interview Style

Interviewing Criteria

Meets Criteria

Yes

Could be improved

No

Professional Appearance/Impression

• Well groomed (showered, shaved, limited cologne/perfume)

• Dressed Professionally (tailored suit, limited jewelry, polished shoes)

• Arrives on time

• Firm Handshake

• Demonstrates poise and confidence

• Conveys positive attitude

• Prepared for Interview

• Demonstrates knowledge of organization (products, services, mission, recent events)

• Demonstrates knowledge of positions responsibilities and skill sought

• Demonstrates knowledge of industry (trends, key issues, industry leaders)

• Asks well-thought out questions that incorporate knowledge of company/position/industry

Communicates Clearly

• Carefully listens to questions and asks for clarification if needed

• Responds to questions effectively – thoroughly yet concise

• Responds to questions intelligently, thoughtfully and appropriately

• Little or no use of filler words such as “um”, “uh”, or “like”

• Use of proper grammar

• Good diction and voice quality; clearly understood

• Clearly understood

• Conveys enthusiasm

• Maintains good eye contact

Articulates Strengths

• Clearly articulates three or more strengths

• Provides evidence of their strengths (how strengths were used in the past)

• Conveys how strengths and past experiences will be valuable to the organization