Title: Resume and Mock Interview Assignment (100 points)
Course: NUR 2811C Role Transformation > Section: Module 2 - Resume and Mock Interview

Participation in this experience will demonstrate preparation for the interviewing process.

1. Search literature or web for recommendations on how to prepare for job interviews.  One recommended source is the article “ Interview tips for recent graduates” located at www.RN.com
2. After cover letter and resume completion. The student will participate in a Mock Interview. The student will be given a series of questions to answer that are prerecorded.  The student will be responsible for recording themselves via webcam, and or by camcorder answering the questions. After the simulated interview the student will email the recording to the instructor for review.

Rubric For Resume & Mock Interview
Score:
- 5 = far below standard
- 10=below standard
- 15=meets standard
- 20= above standard
- 25 = far exceeds standard

I. RESUME  25 points possible
- Is resume professional and neat?
- Is resume free of errors?
- Clear, concise, proper, spelling & punctuation.
- Does resume “sell” examples of transferable skills?

Score: 5 10 15 20 25
II. APPEARANCE AND POISE: 25 points possible
- Is interviewee dressed professionally and appropriately?
- Does the interviewee appear confident and poised?
- Does interviewee maintain good posture?
- Does interviewee make eye-contact and offer handshake and/or
- introduction of self?

Score 5 10 15 20 25
III. SKILL PRESENTATION: 25 points possible
- Does interviewee answer content of each question clearly?
- Does interviewee “sell” their skills?
- Does interviewee appear prepared and knowledgeable? about the position they are applying for?
- Does interviewee reference items on their resume?
- Does interviewee appear to give straightforward, honest responses?
- Does interviewee come across as someone who can work well with others?

Score 5 10 15 20 25
IV. DELIVERY AND LANGUAGE 25 points possible
- Does interviewee use proper language and enunciate their responses?
- Is the interviewee professional, and mature throughout the interview?
- Does the interviewee answer questions with appropriate wait time?
- Does interviewee avoid distracting mannerisms and phrases? (“ ums”, tapping, hair twirling, etc.)

Score 5 10 15 20 25
How YOU DID!

YOU’RE HIRED! 80-100
- stellar resume - great poise, professional dress, great eye-contact - very confident - detailed and specific answers to questions - sells skills and references previous experience - appears to have many leadership qualities - appears very honest and easy to work with - interviewee is professional when responding - very clear and concise manner of speaking - above-average maturity
WE’RE CONSIDERING YOU...60 -79
- thorough resume - decent poise, professional dress, good eye-contact - somewhat confident - specific answers to questions - sells some skills - appears to have some leadership potential - appears honest and non-conflict prone - interviewee is usually professional when responding - clear manner of speaking - noticeable maturity
WE MIGHT HAVE HIRED YOU, BUT ... 40-59
- resume is organized, but shows little experience - not enough poise, semi-professional dress, some eye-contact - confidence is not convincing - specific answers to some questions, others too general - comes off as a little too inexperienced - appears to be a hard-worker, but not necessarily a leader - appears to have some communication problems - interviewee attempts to be professional when responding - manner of speaking is comprehensible, but sometimes a bit unclear - some maturity evident
DON’T CALL US, WE’LL CALL YOU...20-39
- resume feels incomplete or has many errors - no poise, dress too casual or inappropriate, poor eye-contact - lack of confidence - answers to questions are not convincing, relevant, or sufficient - inexperience is obvious - does not appear to possess leadership skills - does not come across as a dependable employee - interviewee is not professional when responding - manner of speaking is unclear, jumbled or poorly worded - interviewee needs more experience and maturity

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