Qualities Rated During an Interview
As you prepare for your interview, keep in mind your interviewer will evaluate you on the following qualities:
- IMPACT/INTERPERSONAL SKILLS
Creates a good first impression, commands attention and respect. Able to meet people easily and be at ease and put others at ease.
- ORAL COMMUNICATION
Demonstrates effective expression in individual or group situations (including nonverbal communication).
- WRITTEN COMMUNICATION
Expresses ideas clearly in writing; good grammatical form.
- LEADERSHIP/ MOTIVATION/INITIATIVE
Utilizes appropriate interpersonal styles and methods in guiding individual or groups toward task accomplishment.
- ANALYSIS
Relates and compares data from different sources, identifies issues, secures relevant information and identifies relationships.
- WORK ETHIC
Demonstrates examples of honesty and integrity.
- SENSITIVITY
Actions that indicate consideration for the feelings and needs of others.
- PLANNING/ORGANIZING/TIME MANAGEMENT
Decides on a course of action for self and/or others to accomplish a specific goal. Plans appropriate use of resources (people, time, supplies).
- JUDGMENT/DECISIVENESS/PROBLEM SOLVING
Makes decisions based on relevant information or data. Determines alternatives as necessary. Allows able time for evaluating information and making a decision.
- SALES ABILITY/PERSUASIVENESS
Utilizes appropriate interpersonal styles and methods of communication to gain agreement or build
consensus of an idea, plan, activity or product
- WORK STANDARDS
Sets high but realistic goals. Work output is of consistent high quality, correct and on time. Can be depended upon to complete a task even if it requires extra time/effort.