Assessment Task 5.

2 Interview Skills Evaluation Criteria

Cover Sheet

Unit of
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Competency:

PY Topic: Topic 5 Interview Preparation

Assessment
Task 5.2 Interview Skills Evaluation Criteria & Review
Task:

Assessment Due Duratio

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Assessment Instructions to Student:

Write your name as it appears on your enrolment form in the appropriate area on this
form
Attempt all questions in the assessment.
All answers to be typed using Microsoft Word
This signed assessment cover sheet must be handed in with your answers.

Resources permitted during assessment:

Dictionaries: Standard, Bilingual, Digital
Electronic devices: Laptops, Computers, Internet

Additional Assessment Instructions to Assessor:

Reasonable adjustment: Trainers may make reasonable allowances for learners in accordance
with the C&I Learner Support Policy contained in the Participant and Trainer Handbooks. This
may relate to the timeframe for undertaking this assessment task in class or relate to an
extension to the due date. Consult with the Curriculum & Learning Manager prior to
administering this assessment to ensure Learner Support needs are met.

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Assessment Satisfactory (AC) Not Satisfactory

Outcome: (NC) Resit (RS)

[Note: Each assessment task will be reported as Satisfactory (AC) or

NC (Not Satisfactory) and the final result for the unit will be reported
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Assessment Task 5.2 Interview Skills Evaluation Criteria

PART ONE

Overview: In groups of three (1 interviewer, 1 interviewee & 1 observer) you will participate in
a simulated interview session. You must bring three copies of the Interview Skills Evaluation
Criteria Sheet (provided) for you and your group. Following the interview session, you will be
completing a self-assessment and the other two members of your group, as well as your
teacher, will be providing feedback on your performance. You will then scan the three
evaluation sheets and upload them here to Moodle for assessment (save as Your Name-PY-
ISEC).

Prior to interview session:

Bring a current advertisement to class for a potential job in your field
Research the hiring company and be prepared to discuss the organisation if required
Come to the session dressed & prepared appropriately for an interview
NOTE: USE TEMPLATE ATTACHED - Interview Skills Criteria Evaluation. Please ensure
you upload all completed Interview Skills Criteria Evaluation forms into Moodle for
this Assessment

PART TWO

Reflect on your experience during the in-class interview skills activities and answer the
following questions. Your answers should be written from your own personal perspective and in
your own words. Please use complete sentences; correct grammar, punctuation and spelling.
(Minimum Word count: 200)

1. What did you learn most about interview skills?

2. What are your greatest strengths when it comes to interview skills and how will this be
useful?

3. What could you continue to work on in the future to improve your interview skills (biggest
weakness)? How will you improve?

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 Assessment Task 5.2 Interview Skills Evaluation Criteria

Interview Skills Criteria Evaluation (Self/Peer/Trainer Assessments) Upload To Moodle 5.2 & Provide Hardcopy to State Representative

Ensure that page 1&2 are completed, scanned, uploaded to Moodle by student and a copy provided by trainer to the State
Representative - Professional Year Program
Participant's Full
Name:
Peer Full Name:
PYP Batch No: Trainer Name:
Date
(DD/MM/YY):
1= Low (Extensive improvements needed - not interview ready) 4= Above Average (Interview ready - meets interview
standards)
2= Below Average (Improvement required - not yet interview ready) 5=High (Outstanding - has the skills to excel in an
interview)
3= Average skill (Competent - meets the very basic requirements)

Preparation & Presentation 1-5 - Self 1-5 - 1-5 - Comment Comment Commen
Assessm Peer Trainer s -Self s - Peer ts -
ent Assessm Assessm Trainer
ent ent
Dressed appropriately for an interview
Brought a copy of employment documents (min: Resume)
Mobile phone was not visible & did not ring
Firmly shook hands of interviewer(s)
Smiled & thanked the interviewers for the opportunity to
interview
Created a positive 1st impression
Overall Preparation & Presentation
Overall Section Comments (Additional) - Trainer

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 Assessment Task 5.2 Interview Skills Evaluation Criteria

Non-Verbal Behaviours
Maintained eye contact with interviewer
Maintained good posture
Did not fidget (hands, feet, hair, legs, etc.)
Used hands for emphasis where appropriate
Displayed self-confidence & remained poised through the
interview
Displayed enthusiasm
Acted in polite & professional manner
Smiled, when appropriate, during the interview
Created positive rapport with the interviewer
Overall Non-Verbal Behaviour
Overall Section Comments (Additional) - Trainer

Listening & Comprehension 1-5 - Self 1-5 - 1-5 - Comment Comment Commen
Assessm Peer Trainer s - Self s - Peer ts -
ent Assessm Assessm Trainer
ent ent
Listened closely to questions
Politely asked the interviewer to repeat or clarify when
unsure of a question
Used clarifying questions and paraphrasing to confirm
understanding
Overall Listening & Comprehension
Overall Section Comments (Additional) - Trainer
Verbal Behaviours

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 Assessment Task 5.2 Interview Skills Evaluation Criteria

Answered questions thoroughly & completely

Emphasised qualifications & experience
Pointed out work-related skills and gave specific examples
Gave education related examples to questions
Focused on strengths and avoided weaknesses
Spoke clearly and at a reasonable volume
Avoided use of phrases such as um, like and you know
Answers were persuasive and self-promoting, without coming
across as arrogant
Asked appropriate questions of the interviewer regarding the
position (generally & specifically)
Overall Verbal Behaviour
Overall Section Comments (Additional) - Trainer
General Behaviours
Responded to questions promptly, but not hurriedly
Demonstrates knowledge of company & position
Stated career goal(s) and related it to the position
Ability to link prior work experience & education to the
position
Ability to talk with enthusiasm about what they will bring to
the company
Ability to talk about strengths and share specific examples of
why they would be of benefit in the position
Ability to give specific examples of generic skills (how they
use them in the past and how they will be beneficial in the
position)
Overall Section Comments (Additional) - Trainer

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 Assessment Task 5.2 Interview Skills Evaluation Criteria

Complete Overall Results

Overall impression of candidates performance
Overall readiness for a real interview situation

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