Candidate Interview Rubric

Position:	Senior Marketing Manager
Interviewer:	[Your Name], Human Resource Manager

Candidate Details

Name:	Jane Smith
Date:	September 20, 2053
Time:	2:00 PM
Location:	Virtual Interview

This rubric is designed to assess the suitability of Jane Smith for the position of Senior Marketing Manager. Please rate each criterion on a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 being the lowest and 5 being the highest. Provide specific comments to support your ratings.

Qualifications and Experience

Rating (1-5):

1: Insufficient qualifications or experience
2: Below-average qualifications or experience
3: Meets minimum qualifications and experience
4: Above-average qualifications and experience
5: Exceptional qualifications and experience

Comments:

Jane possesses a bachelor's degree in Marketing with over 10 years of experience in progressively responsible marketing roles, including 3 years in a managerial capacity. Her qualifications and experience are impressive, and she appears to be well-suited for the role.

Communication Skills

Rating (1-5):

1: Poor communication skills
2: Below-average communication skills
3: Adequate communication skills
4: Good communication skills
5: Excellent communication skills

Comments:

Jane demonstrated excellent communication skills during the interview. She articulated her ideas clearly, asked thoughtful questions, and provided concise and relevant answers to our questions.

Leadership Abilities

Rating (1-5):

1: Lack of leadership qualities
2: Limited leadership qualities
3: Demonstrates basic leadership qualities
4: Strong leadership qualities
5: Exceptional leadership qualities

Comments:

Jane showcased strong leadership abilities by discussing her experience in managing cross-functional teams and her success in leading projects to completion. Her leadership style aligns well with our organization's values.

Marketing Strategy Knowledge

Rating (1-5):

1: Poor understanding of marketing strategy
2: Limited understanding of marketing strategy
3: Basic understanding of marketing strategy
4: Solid understanding of marketing strategy
5: Advanced understanding of marketing strategy

Comments:

Jane's knowledge of marketing strategy is extensive. She provided detailed examples of successful marketing campaigns she has led, demonstrating a deep understanding of market analysis, segmentation, and positioning.

Adaptability and Innovation

Rating (1-5):

1: Resistant to change and innovation
2: Reluctant to adapt or innovate
3: Willing to adapt but limited innovation
4: Open to change and innovation
5: Highly adaptable and innovative

Comments:

Jane expressed a strong willingness to adapt to changing market conditions and demonstrated her innovative mindset by proposing several creative marketing approaches during the interview.

Cultural Fit

Rating (1-5):

1: Poor cultural fit
2: Limited cultural fit
3: Moderate cultural fit
4: Good cultural fit
5: Excellent cultural fit

Comments:

Jane's values and work ethic seem to align well with our company culture. She mentioned her preference for collaborative teamwork, which is in line with our organization's values.

Overall Recommendation

Hire
Further Interview
Do Not Hire

Additional Comments:

Jane Smith is a highly qualified candidate who appears to be an excellent fit for the Senior Marketing Manager position. Her experience, communication skills, leadership abilities, and cultural fit make her a strong contender for the role.