Job Interview Scorecards - Pa FFA

Pennsylvania FFA
Job Interview CDE
Cover Letter Scorecard
Name: _______________________
Chapter: _______________
Format
Possible Score
Participant’s Score
• Spacing 2
• Appropriate Font 2
• Paragraph Justification (left) 2
• Addressed Correctly 2
• Limited to one page 2
Grammar/Punctuation/Spelling 10
Content
Identified position sought 2
Interest in position 2
Where learned of job 2
Appropriately conveyed contact info 2
Employability 7
Meshed with resume and references 5
General appearances
Overall impression 5
Readability and flow 5
Subtotal 50
Deduction for materials postmarked after 5 point deduction
the deadline
TOTAL 50
PA CDE 1/12

Pennsylvania FFA
Job Interview CDE
Resume Scorecard
Name: _______________________
Chapter: _______________
Format
Possible Score
Participant’s Score
• Appropriate Font 1
• Structure 1
• Limited to 2 pages 1
Content
• Contact Information Conveyed 5
• Employment Objective 5
• Education or relevant course work 5
• Employment history 5
• Relevant experience & skills 5
• Achievements & honors 5
• References 7
Grammar 2
Punctuation 2
Spelling 2
General appearances
Overall impression 2
Readability and flow-spacing 2
Subtotal 50
Deduction for materials postmarked after 5 point deduction
the deadline
TOTAL 50
PA CDE 1/12

Pennsylvania FFA
Job Interview CDE
Job Application Scorecard
Name: _______________________
Chapter: _______________
Consistent with Resume
Possible Score
Participant’s Score
• Name 5
• Education 5
• Experience 5
Other information 5
• References 5
Grammar/Punctuation/Spelling
• Capitalization when appropriate 3
• Abbreviations when appropriate 3
• Punctuation 3
• Spelling 3
• Grammar 3
Form Completed (N/A indicated where
2
appropriate)
Punctuation 2
Overall Impression
Spacing 3
Consistency 3
Subtotal 50
Deduction for materials postmarked after 5 point deduction
the deadline
TOTAL 50
PA CDE 1/12

Pennsylvania FFA
Job Interview CDE
Initial Telephone Contact Scorecard
Name: _______________________
Chapter: _______________
First Impression
Possible Score
Participant’s Score
• Introduction 10
• Spoke clearly 10
• Appropriate voice inflection 10
Gathered appropriate information
• Time/Date 10
• Location 10
• Contact Information (name, #, etc) 10
Response to questions
• Accurate 10
• Concise 10
Overall Impression
• Poise
• Pleasant
• Professional
• Courteous
• Communicated effectively
• Ends call appropriately
20
TOTAL 100
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Pennsylvania FFA
Job Interview CDE
Job Interview Scorecard
Name: _______________________
Chapter: _______________
Appearance
Possible Score
Participant’s Score
• Professional dress 25
• Appropriately groomed/neat 25
First Impression
• Greeting 25
• Introduction 25
• Body Language 25
Responses to questions
• Knowledge relayed 10
• Abilities described & matched
10
resume
• Accurate 10
• Cogent & Organized 10
• Shared appropriate experiences 10
• Candidate is qualified for position 10
• Consistent responses 10
Communication Skills
• Persuasive 5
• Proper grammar 5
• Enunciation 5
• Appropriate volume 5
• Concise, avoided rambling 5
• Confident 5
• Sincere 5
• Poised 5
• Discretion/tact 5
Conclusion
• Posed appropriate questions to
employer
• Made provisions for follow-up 20
• Appropriate thanks and exit 20
TOTAL 300
20
PA CDE 1/12

Pennsylvania FFA
Job Interview CDE
Follow-up Correspondence Scorecard
Name: _______________________
Chapter: _______________
Format
• Directed to appropriate person
• Address/salutation appropriate
• Level of formality appropriate
Possible Score
20
Participant’s Score
Content
• Expressed Appreciation 10
• Appropriate level of reiteration of
10
qualities
• Re-expressed interest in position 10
• Provisions for follow-up stated 10
Grammar/punctuation/spelling 20
Overall Impression
• Legible (including signature)
• Appropriate length
20
TOTAL 100
PA CDE 1/12

Pennsylvania FFA
Job Interview CDE
Networking Activity Scorecard
Name: _______________________
Chapter: _______________
First Impression
Possible Score
Participant’s
Score
• Initiated conversation politely 5
• Clear introduction 5
• Body language (posture, eye contact) 5
Communication Skills
• Engaged in the conversation 10
• Concise, avoid rambling 10
• Confident 10
• Sincere 5
Making the Connection
• Connected interest to company/person 10
• Attempted to find commonalities with
10
company/person
• Posed appropriate questions 10
• Made positive comments about
company/person
Conclusion
• Exchange of contact information
• Inquired about follow-up options (website,
email, upcoming events)
• Appropriate thanks and exit
5
15
TOTAL 100
PA CDE 1/12