Interviewing is the last opportunity you have to convince a stranger that you are the person for the job. It can often come down to the little things that make or break an interview: body language, a sigh or idiosyncrasy you are unaware you do.
This is to be like a job interview (unless you or your interviewer have another idea, then contact me with the details for approval.)
Overall appearance is very neat
Choice in clothing is appropriate for any job interview
Very well groomed (hair, make-up, clothes pressed, etc.)
Overall appearance is businesslike
Professional behavior and language (handshake, “hello”,” thank you “, etc.)
Friendly and courteous to all involved in the interview
Speaks clearly and distinctly with no lapse in sentence structure and grammar usage; speaks concisely with correct pronunciation
Volume conveys business tone
No fidgeting; consistently used physical gestures, facial expressions and body movements in a manner which enhanced the interview process
Sits up straight, excellent posture; looks relaxed and confident; establishes eye contact with interviewers during the interview 90-100% of the time
Student never interrupted or hurried the interviewer and thanked them after the interview
Appropriately interested and enthusiastic about the interview process
Gives well-constructed, confident responses that are genuine
Responses are all consistent
Concrete and specific examples are used
Candidate provides verifiable information for all claims
Overall neat appearance
Choice in clothing is acceptable for the type of interview
Well groomed (i.e. shirt tucked in, jewelry blends with clothing, minimal wrinkles)
Acceptable behavior, well mannered, professionalism somewhat lacking
Courteous to all involved in the interview
Speaking is clear with minimal mistakes in sentence structure and grammar
Volume is appropriate
Minimal fidgeting (i.e., occasionally shifting); average use of physical gestures, facial expressions and body movements in a manner which enhanced the interview process
Sits up straight, good posture; establishes eye contact with interviewers during the interview 80 -90% of the time
Student interrupted or hurried the interviewer 1-2 times during the course of the interview, thanked the person after the interview
Shows basic interest in the interview; shows some enthusiasm
Gives well-constructed responses, does not sound rehearsed, student somewhat hesitant or unsure
Responses are generally consistent
Concrete and specific examples often used
Candidate provides verifiable information for most claims