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Questions Data Bank Available at
e-Portal!

A data bank of past interview questions classified by industries is now available at the e-Portal / Blackboard (Univ. Services (Student) >> CAREER AND LEADERSHIP CENTRE) exclusively for CityU students’ reference. 

Do not hesitate to check it out!

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Interview Performance Rating

Different companies and work requirements will determine how an interview is evaluated. Below is an example of a rating scheme which is used in CAIO’s mock interviews. It will give you a general picture of what interviewers are paying attention to in interviews.

Rating Key

  1. points – Excellent (would not be a problem in a job interview)

  2. points – Good (stand a good chance to get the job)

  3. points – Average (able to meet the basic requirements)

  4. points – Fair (rooms for improvement)

  5. point – Poor (needs intervention; could be a problem in a job interview)

  6. points – Very Poor (needs much improvement; will be a serious problem unless addressed)

First Impression/Grooming/Manners 

  1. Gives feeling of confidence and energy when first meeting the interviewer
     
  2. Greets with a firm handshake, eye contact
     
  3. Has completed resume
     
  4. Is groomed well, is neatly and appropriately dressed
    Non-verbal Behavioural/Body Language
     
  5. Sits squarely in chair, has good posture
     
  6. Maintains open position (arms not crossed and so on)
     
  7. Maintains good eye contact throughout the interview
     
  8. Appears relatively relaxed, avoids fidgeting, maintains poise
     

Content of Job Interview

  1. Communicates effectively (clarity, focus, fluency, articulation)
     
  2. Expresses work values, explaining why job is wanted
     
  3. Matches knowledge/skills/experience with the job
     
  4. Relates past achievements to skills needed for the job
     
  5. Demonstrates interest in and enthusiasm for the job
     
  6. Answers interviewer’s questions with confidence
     
  7. Discusses issues by using professional knowledge
     
  8. Neutralises weaknesses or turns them into positives
     
  9. Avoids flat “yes” or “no” answers to questions
     
  10. Demonstrates maturity and personality that will suit the job/corporation
     

Closing the Interview 

  1. Asks when interviewer will contact her about the hiring decision
     
  2. Thanks interviewer by name for the interview, asks for card and shakes hands again