ISPC Project Description: Job Interview Task Sheet and Rubric

Overview
An interview is an important part of the hiring process, and the hiring processes for professional positions
often include some written responses, a recorded video interview, and a live in person interview. While each
interview is unique to the company, there are typical questions that interviewers use, so preparing responses
for common interview questions can help you organize your talking points and make you a more competitive
candidate.

Task: In this project, you will prepare for 6 interview questions. You will create written and recorded
video responses for all questions, and you will engage in a live interview for at least 1 of the
questions.

(2) The student applies English language arts in professional communications projects. The
student is expected to:
(A) demonstrate use of content, technical concepts, and vocabulary
(B) use correct grammar, punctuation, and terminology to write and edit documents
Standards
Assessed (3) The student applies professional communications strategies. The student is expected to:
(A) adapt language for audience, purpose, situation, and intent
(B) organize oral and written information
(D) deliver formal and informal presentations

Procedure 6 Written Responses 6 Recorded Responses 1 Live Response

You will craft a written After you craft your written You will meet with your
response to the 6 interview responses, you will then teacher to answer one
questions below. record all 6 responses in additional question in person
Schoology as if you are to simulate a real interview.
participating in an actual
recorded interview.
Your written responses Your verbal responses should…
should…  Use formal academic language.
 Have correct grammar  Answer each question thoroughly yet concisely.
and punctuation.  Provide specific details to support your response.
 Use formal academic  Present accurate, truthful information in a way that shows
language. you are the best candidate for the job.
 Answer each question  Leverage good eye contact.
thoroughly yet concisely.  Use a clearly, loudly enough to be heard, and with
 Provide specific details to energy. Use a confident tone that demonstrates you are a
support your response. capable professional.
 Present accurate, truthful  Sound like an authentic, in person response – not like you
information in a way that are reading a script verbatim.
shows you are the best  Maintain enthusiasm, use effective body language, and
candidate for the job. be personable.

Interview Questions:
1. Tell me about yourself, and what are your short-term and long-term goals?
2. Why are you interested in a job at ________________________?
3. What do you consider your greatest strengths and weaknesses?
4. Tell me about a time when you faced an obstacle and how you overcame it.
5. Interacting with others can be challenging at times. Tell me about the greatest difficulty
you faced when trying to get along with peers, team members, or others at school or
work. How did you handle the situation?
6. Tell me how you balance your schoolwork with extracurricular activities or other
responsibilities.
Written Response Rubric:
The overall grade is calculated holistically based on students’ mastery of the standard(s).
Overall Grade: 50 1 = No work submitted
60 2 = Insufficient work submitted
65 2.5 = Work does not yet approach the standard
70 3 = Work approaches the standard
78 3.5 = Work partially meets the standard
85 4 = Work meets the standard
93 4.5 = Work partially masters/exceeds the standard
100 5.0 = Work masters/exceeds the standard at an exemplary level
No Work/Insufficient Working Towards or Meets the Standard Masters/Exceeds the
Work Submitted Approaches the Standard
Standard
1-2 3 4 5

The student applies English language arts in professional communications projects (2)

 Grammar and punctuation don’t detract from

the meaning of the response.
 Formal academic language is used.

The student applies professional communications strategies. The student is expected to organize oral
and written information. (3B)
 Each question is generally answered
thoroughly yet concisely.
 Specific details are provided to support the
response.
The student applies professional communications strategies. The student is expected to adapt language for
audience, purpose, situation, and intent. (3A)
 Accurate, truthful information is presented in
a way that shows you are the best candidate
for the job.
Note: Responses that master/exceed the standard are often more nuanced in their explanation. The topics and details
chosen are very well chosen and crafted to tell a story about their candidacy. Their explanations often make connections
to deeper between skills, values, and experiences.
Verbal Response Rubric:
The overall grade is calculated holistically based on students’ mastery of the standard(s).
Overall Grade: 50 1 = No work submitted
60 2 = Insufficient work submitted
65 2.5 = Work does not yet approach the standard
70 3 = Work approaches the standard
78 3.5 = Work partially meets the standard
85 4 = Work meets the standard
93 4.5 = Work partially masters/exceeds the standard
100 5.0 = Work masters/exceeds the standard at an exemplary level
No Work/Insufficient Working Towards or Meets the Standard Masters/Exceeds the
Work Submitted Approaches the Standard
Standard
1-2 3 4 5

The student applies professional communications strategies. The student is expected to organize oral and
written information. (3B)
 Formal academic language is used.


Each question is generally answered
thoroughly yet concisely.
 Specific details are provided to support the
response.
The student applies professional communications strategies. The student is expected to adapt language for
audience, purpose, situation, and intent (3A), and deliver formal and informal presentations (3D).
 Formal academic language is used.

 Accurate, truthful information is presented in

a way that shows you are the best candidate
for the job.
 Good eye contact & body language is used.

 The speaker mostly speaks clearly, loudly

enough to be heard and with energy. They
use a confident, personable tone that
demonstrates they are a capable
professional.
 The response mostly sounds authentic and
enthusiastic - not like it is being read from a
script.
Note: Responses that master/exceed the standard are often more nuanced in their explanation. The topics and details
chosen are very well chosen and crafted to tell a story about their candidacy. Their explanations often make connections
to deeper between skills, values, and experiences. In addition, they use excellent verbal and non-verbal communication
skills (tone, body language, eye contact, authenticity, etc.)