Posted: May 8th, 2015

Reflection on mock job interview performance

 

Assessment 2 – Part 2

 

Reflection on mock job interview performance

 

Preparation

 

1. Review the video of your mock job interview. You will need to watch it more than once.
2. Use the self-evaluation form on the next page to grade yourself on your performance. If you wish, you can work with a friend and get his feedback. Analyze your performance critically, and give reasons for your opinions.
3. Write a reflective report according to the guidelines below. Submit it with the completed self-evaluation form.

 

Report content

 

The mock interview

Describe the interview so that anyone who was not there would understand what happened.

When? Where? Who? Why? What job did you apply for?

How did you prepare for the interview?

The mock interview review

How did you evaluate your own performance? By yourself? With a friend?

What feedback did you receive from others, if any?

Your strengths in the interview

What did you do well?

Give examples of questions that you handled well.

Your areas in need of improvement

What areas do you need to work on?

Give at least one example of a question you would answer differently next time.

Your learning

What did you learn from the interview?

What did you learn from reviewing the video?

Were these activities useful?

What would you do differently in a ‘real’ job interview?

Your self-evaluation

Include your completed scores in this report.

 

There is no minimum word count. You will be graded on how well you answer each point.

 

Submission

 

Reflection Final Submission 10% of course grade

Due Week 13: 10-14 May

Submission on BB Learn Email submissions will not be accepted Word document

 

Watch the video of your job interview. Use these questions to give yourself a score on your performance in the interview.

 

Interview Review	Excellent   5		Good   4		Satisfactory   3	Less than satisfactory 2	Attempted   1	Not attempted 0	Comments Give examples to support your grade
Self-introduction Were you well-prepared? Was your introduction confident and professional?
Company knowledge Had you done some research on the company? How?
Interview questions Did you answer the questions that were asked? Did you give relevant examples of your education experience skills
Communication skills Was your English correct? Were you comfortable speaking English? Did the interviewer have to keep asking you for more complete answers?
Professionalism / attitude Were you dressed professionally? Did you look at the interviewers? Did you sit up straight and show interest? Was there any body language that you could improve?
Total									/25
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Reflection on mock job interview performance

 

Marking Criteria/Assessment Rubrics

0	Missing
1	Attempted with no details
2 3	Less than satisfactory fulfilment of requirement Satisfactory fulfilment of requirement
4	Good fulfilment of requirement
5	Excellent fulfilment of requirement

 

Name		ID
	MARKING GUIDE – REFLECTION ON MOCK JOB INTERVIEW
	Requirements		Max grade
Content	The mock interview – description – what was it?		5
	The mock interview review – description – how did you review your performance?		5
	Your strengths in the interview		5
	Your areas in need of improvement		5
	Your learning and how you will use it		5
Formatting and Presentation
	Your self-evaluation report – table included with examples Shows an appropriate amount of effort.		10
	Include your name, ID and section on the cover page. Use a title, headings and consistent font.		5
	Appropriate level of English (spelling, grammar, vocabulary, capital letters) Written in complete sentences and paragraphs.		5
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	Weighting: 10%		/10