Career Success Guide

Interview Assessment Interviews serve one purpose: to fnd the most qualifed employee. A successful interview is one in which an employer has the opportunity to accurately judge whether you will be the best ft for the position and the company. During the interview, employers will most likely assess your appearance, personality, overall demeanor, verbal and nonverbal skills along with your answers to interview questions. Most employers will use some sort of scoring sheet. During the interview, employers will take notes and rank you according to your strengths, skills and qualifcations. The candidate with the highest score/strongest ranking will ofen be selected as the fnal candidate and offered the position. How Employers Evaluate You During an Interview Below is an actual example, directly from an employer, demonstrating how you might be evaluated during an interview. What’s the secret to doing well in an interview? Prepare and practice! Educational Background Does the candidate have the appropriate educational qualifcations, licensure, and/or training for this position? [ ] 1 - Low [ ] 2 [ ] 3 [ ] 4 - High

Prior Work Experience Has the candidate acquired similar skills or qualifcations through past work experiences? [ ] 1 - Low [ ] 2 [ ] 3 [ ] 4 - High

Technical Qualifcations/ Experience Does the candidate have the technical skills necessary for this position? [ ] 1 - Low [ ] 2 [ ] 3 [ ] 4 - High

Verbal Communication How were the candidate’s communication skills during the interview? (i.e. body language, answers to questions) [ ] 1 - Low [ ] 2 [ ] 3 [ ] 4 - High

Candidate Enthusiasm How much interest did the candidate show in the position and the company? [ ] 1 - Low [ ] 2 [ ] 3 [ ] 4 - High

Knowledge of Company Did the candidate research the company prior to the interview? [ ] 1 - Low [ ] 2 [ ] 3

[ ] 4 - High

Team Building/ Interpersonal Skills Did the candidate demonstrate, through their answers, good team building/interpersonal skills? [ ] 1 - Low [ ] 2 [ ] 3 [ ] 4 - High Initiative Did the candidate demonstrate, through their answers, a high degree of initiative? [ ] 1 - Low [ ] 2 [ ] 3 [ ] 4 - High Time Management Did the candidate demonstrate, through their answers, good time management skills? [ ] 1 - Low [ ] 2 [ ] 3 [ ] 4 - High Customer Service Did the candidate demonstrate, through their answers, a high level of customer service skills/abilities? [ ] 1 - Low [ ] 2 [ ] 3 [ ] 4 - High

Overall Impression and Recommendation Final comments and recommendations for proceeding with the candidate. [ ] 1 - Low [ ] 2 [ ] 3 [ ] 4 - High

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