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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.