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OK CDE 2021E. Employment Application Rubric/Scorecard*IndicatorConsistent withResumeVery strong evidenceof skill is presentModerate evidence ofskill is presentWeak evidence of skillis present5–4 points3–2 points1–0 pointsPointsEarnedWeightName, education,experience and otherpersonal informationmatches informationprovided on resume.Name, education,experience and otherpersonal informationgenerally matchesinformation providedon resume.Name, education,experience and otherpersonal informationdo not matchinformation providedon resume.X4Spelling, grammar andpunctuation areextremely high qualitywith two or less errorsin the document.Abbreviations wereused appropriatelyand consistently.Spelling, grammar andpunctuation areadequate with threeto five errors in thedocument. Mostabbreviations wereused appropriatelyand consistently.Spelling, grammar andpunctuation are lessthan adequate with sixor more errors in thedocument.Abbreviations werenot used appropriatelyand/or consistently.X6FormCompletedEntire application wascompleted with “N/A”indicated whereappropriate.Majority of theapplication wascompleted with fewblank fields.Contains several blankspaces and missinginformation.OverallImpressionApplication wasconsistent ions for theposition.Application wasconsistent andgenerally highlightedcandidate’squalifications for theposition.The application wasnot consistent and didnot highlightcandidate’squalifications for theposition.Grammar/Punctuation/SpellingX4X6TOTAL POINTSTotalPoints

OK CDE 2021F. Panel Interview Rubric/Scorecard*INDICATORAppearanceVery strong evidence ofskill is presentModerate evidence ofskill is presentWeak evidence of skillis present5–4 points3–2 points1–0 pointsProfessionaldress/groomed:Follows standard dresscode; polished shoes,clothes pressed,conservativeaccessories, personalgrooming isappropriate andprofessional.Dress appropriate: Justnot as professional and“put together;” shoesclean but not polished,personal grooming notas on point (i.e., hair inface, chipped nailpolish, etc.), cologne orperfume is distracting.Very disheveled: Dirtyshoes, not wearingblack shoes., wrinkledattire, messy hair,overwhelming cologneor perfume, etc.Greeting: Appropriatesalutation, confidentbut uneasy, softhandshake.Greeting: Does not usesalutation, veryinformal.First Impression Greeting: Appropriatesalutation and firmhandshake.Introduction: StatesnameIntroduction: Fails toIntroduction: Statesintroduce self, fails toBody language: Smiling name only when asked. shake hands withand pleasant, does not Body language: Rarely interviewer.sit until invited,smiles, posture not asBody language: Poorposture is good,confident, sits beforeposture, lackadaisicalconfident in manner.invited to do so.or obnoxious, chewinggum.Response toQuestionsUsed appropriatelanguage for career:Cited relevantexamples; evidenceknowledge of careerfield (talk the talk);knows education andexperience required forposition; discussedskills gained throughschool or past jobs andhow they are relevantto position for whichapplied; abilitiesdescribed matched theresume; responsesSeemed to know termsassociated with career:Some holes; citedseveral relevantexamples; but list isincomplete, knewabout career, butconveyed incompletepicture; unsure ofeducation orexperience required forposition; incompletelist of skills gainedthrough school andpast jobs and relevanceto position for whichKnew some of thelanguage of position,but used incorrectly ordid not showunderstanding ofterms: Unable to citeor few relevantexamples; positioneducation andqualificationrequirements notknown or do not matchapplicants skill set;unable to relate skillslearned in school orpast jobs and relevancePointsTotalWeightEarnedPointsx 10x 15x 30

OK CDE 2021INDICATORVery strong evidence ofskill is presentModerate evidence ofskill is presentWeak evidence of skillis present5–4 points3–2 points1–0 pointsconcise and logicallycommunicated;responses do notsound “canned;”provided in-depthdescription of skills, notjust a list; provided indepth response toquestions, not yes/noresponses to questions;established a “theme”that overall describestheir abilities.applied; abilities mostlymatched resume;responses seemedrehearsed and/orsomewhatdisorganized; providedsome depth todescription of job skills;provided some depthto responses toquestions; providedsome yes/noresponses; was able totie some abilitiestogether to form apicture ofqualifications.to position applied;abilities hardly matchresume; responsesseemed “canned” withlittle logicalprogression; mainlyprovided list of skillswith little explanation;provided yes/noresponses; unable tosee an overall theme ofperson’s abilities.Persuasive: Was ableto expand somewhaton skills that are a fitfor the position;volunteered someadditional informationto questions asked.Persuasive: Answeredyes or no to mostquestions; did notexpand on skill set.Communication Persuasive: Led theSkillsinterview in a directionthat enabled them toexpand so their skillswere expressed, tookinitiative to addinformation beyondquestion asked.Confident: Exhibitedself-confidence bothwith body languageand verballyAppropriate volume:Spoke with propervolume for room to beheard clearly; not tooloud, not too soft.Enunciation/grammar:Avoided words like“git” versus “get” and“agin” versus “again;”used proper wordswhen speaking (didn’tuse 10 dollar wordsPointsTotalWeightEarnedPointsConfident: Did notappear comfortable;obviously nervous ordisengaged, slouchedin chair, etc.Confident: Exhibitedsome nervousness, butcovered well; voice and Appropriate volume:body language showed Hard to hear answerssome uncertainty.or volume too loud forAppropriate volume:room.Did not modulateEnunciation/grammar:volume to expressUsed overly complex oranswers; could hearsimplistic language,sometimes; but quietsprinkled in words likewhen unsure of“git” versus “get” andresponse and hard to“agin” versus “again.”hear OR volume wasConcise: Rambled andoccasionallyusedrun on sentences.overbearing neededAnswers were poorlytempered.organized or unrelated,Enunciation/grammar:x 30

OK CDE 2021INDICATORVery strong evidence ofskill is presentModerate evidence ofskill is presentWeak evidence of skillis present5–4 points3–2 points1–0 pointswhen a five-dollarword will do).Concise: Avoided runon sentences andanswered with logicaland organizedthoughts.Sincere: Expressedtrue interest in theposition they areseeking.Poise: Avoideddistractingmannerisms, such asdrumming fingers oroveruse of “uhm,”“like,” and “you know.”Discretion/Tact:Shared appropriateinformation and didnot create an awkwardsituation throughresponses.Some language notappropriate forposition applied, usedsome slang andexhibited some“dialect.”Concise: Somequestions answered ina rambling fashion, butpoint was able to bemade. Thoughts werelogical, but and thoughts notclearly expressed.Sincere: Seemeduninterested in theposition and distracted.Poise: Demonstrateddistracted mannerismssuch as tapping foot,drumming fingers,cracking knuckles, etc.;Excessive use of“uhm,” “like,” and “youknow.”Sincere: Expressedinterest in the positionthey are seeking, butnot 100% convincingly.Discretion/Tact:Shared informationthat may be seen aspersonal about self orPoise: Seemedsomeone else thatcomfortable with some created awkwardness;nervousness; caughtappearedself before exhibitingunprofessional.distractingmannerisms; rarelyused “uhm,” “like,” and“you know.”Discretion/Tact:Mostly professional intone and sharedinformation thatcreated little, if any,awkwardness.ConclusionPosed appropriatequestions ofinterviewer: Questionswere thoughtful andrelevant to theinterview thattranspired (e.g., whennotification of whenselection will occur andQuestions posed weresomewhatappropriate: Somequestions had norelevance to interview;incomplete inquiry ofthe next steps in theinterview process;asked for businessAsks no questions:Questions asked (ifasked) had norelevance to next stepsin the interviewprocess; endedinterview abruptly orawkwardly; exitedwithout thanks orx 15

OK CDE 2021INDICATORVery strong evidence ofskill is presentModerate evidence ofskill is presentWeak evidence of skillis present5–4 points3–2 points1–0 pointshow fi not mentioned,etc.); clarified nextsteps or inquired as tonext step in interviewprocess (e.g., if therewill be additionalinterviews, etc.)card; thankedinterviewer(s) andshook hands, butseemed uncertain howto end the interviewand exit.PointsTotalWeightEarnedPointsshaking hands.Appropriate thanksand exit: Asked forbusiness card, thankedinterviewer(s), stoodand shook hands priorto exiting room.TOTAL POINTSG. Personal Interview Rubric/Scorecard*INDICATORAppearanceVery strong evidence ofskill is presentModerate evidence ofskill is presentWeak evidence of skillis present5–4 points3–2 points1–0 pointsProfessionaldress/groomed:Follows standard dresscode; polished shoes,clothes pressed,conservativeaccessories, personalgrooming isappropriate andprofessional.Dress appropriate: Justnot as professional and“put together;” shoesclean but not polished,personal grooming notas on point (i.e., hair inface, chipped nailpolish, etc.), cologne orperfume is distracting.Very disheveled: Dirtyshoes, not wearingblack shoes., wrinkledattire, messy hair,overwhelming cologneor perfume, etc.PointsTotalWeightEarnedPointsx 10

OK CDE 2021INDICATORVery strong evidence ofskill is presentModerate evidence ofskill is presentWeak evidence of skillis present5–4 points3–2 points1–0 pointsFirst Impression Greeting: Appropriatesalutation and firmhandshake.Introduction: StatesnameGreeting: Appropriatesalutation, confidentbut uneasy, softhandshake.Greeting: Does not usesalutation, veryinformal.Introduction: Fails toIntroduction: Statesintroduce self, fails toshake hands withnameonlywhenasked.Body language: Smilingand pleasant, does not Body language: Rarely interviewer.sit until invited,smiles, posture not asBody language: Poorposture is good,confident, sits beforeposture, lackadaisicalconfident in manner.invited to do so.or obnoxious, chewinggum.Response toQuestionsUsed appropriatelanguage for career:Cited relevantexamples; evidenceknowledge of careerfield (talk the talk);knows education andexperience required forposition; discussedskills gained throughschool or past jobs andhow they are relevantto position for whichapplied; abilitiesdescribed matched theresume; responsesconcise and logicallycommunicated;responses do notsound “canned;”provided in-depthdescription of skills, notjust a list; provided indepth response toquestions, not yes/noresponses to questions;established a “theme”that overall describestheir abilities.Seemed to know termsassociated with career:Some holes; citedseveral relevantexamples; but list isincomplete, knewabout career, butconveyed incompletepicture; unsure ofeducation orexperience required forposition; incompletelist of skills gainedthrough school andpast jobs and relevanceto position for whichapplied; abilities mostlymatched resume;responses seemedrehearsed and/orsomewhatdisorganized; providedsome depth todescription of job skills;provided some depthto responses toquestions; providedsome yes/noresponses; was able totie some abilitiesPointsTotalWeightEarnedPointsKnew some of thelanguage of position,but used incorrectly ordid not showunderstanding ofterms: Unable to citeor few relevantexamples; positioneducation andqualificationrequirements notknown or do not matchapplicants skill set;unable to relate skillslearned in school orpast jobs and relevanceto position applied;abilities hardly matchresume; responsesseemed “canned” withlittle logicalprogression; mainlyprovided list of skillswith little explanation;provided yes/noresponses; unable tosee an overall theme ofperson’s abilities.x 15x 30

OK CDE 2021INDICATORVery strong evidence ofskill is presentModerate evidence ofskill is presentWeak evidence of skillis present5–4 points3–2 points1–0 pointsPointsTotalWeightEarnedPointstogether to form apicture ofqualifications.Communication Persuasive: Led theSkillsinterview in a directionthat enabled them toexpand so their skillswere expressed, tookinitiative to addinformation beyondquestion asked.Confident: Exhibitedself-confidence bothwith body languageand verballyAppropriate volume:Spoke with propervolume for room to beheard clearly; not tooloud, not too soft.Enunciation/grammar:Avoided words like“git” versus “get” and“agin” versus “again;”used proper wordswhen speaking (didn’tuse 10 dollar wordswhen a five-dollarword will do).Concise: Avoided runon sentences andanswered with logicaland organizedthoughts.Sincere: ExpressedPersuasive: Was ableto expand somewhaton skills that are a fitfor the position;volunteered someadditional informationto questions asked.Persuasive: Answeredyes or no to mostquestions; did notexpand on skill set.Confident: Did notappear comfortable;obviously nervous ordisengaged, slouchedin chair, etc.Confident: Exhibitedsome nervousness, butcovered well; voice and Appropriate volume:body language showed Hard to hear answerssome uncertainty.or volume too loud forAppropriate volume:room.Did not modulateEnunciation/grammar:volume to expressUsed overly complex oranswers; could hearsimplistic language,sometimes; but quietsprinkled in words likewhen unsure of“git” versus “get” andresponse and hard to“agin” versus “again.”hear OR volume wasConcise: Rambled andoccasionallyusedrun on sentences.overbearing neededAnswerswere poorlytempered.organized or unrelated,Enunciation/grammar: and thoughts notSome language notclearly expressed.appropriate forSincere: Seemedposition applied, useduninterestedin thesome slang andposition and distracted.exhibited some“dialect.”Poise: DemonstrateddistractedmannerismsConcise: Somequestions answered in such as tapping foot,a rambling fashion, but drumming fingers,x 30

OK CDE 2021INDICATORVery strong evidence ofskill is presentModerate evidence ofskill is presentWeak evidence of skillis present5–4 points3–2 points1–0 pointstrue interest in theposition they areseeking.Poise: Avoideddistractingmannerisms, such asdrumming fingers oroveruse of “uhm,”“like,” and “you know.”Discretion/Tact:Shared appropriateinformation and didnot create an awkwardsituation throughresponses.point was able to bemade. Thoughts werelogical, but cracking knuckles, etc.;Excessive use of“uhm,” “like,” and “youknow.”Sincere: Expressedinterest in the positionthey are seeking, butnot 100% convincingly.Discretion/Tact:Shared informationthat may be seen aspersonal about self orsomeone else thatPoise: Seemedcomfortable with some created awkwardness;appearednervousness; caughtunprofessional.self before exhibitingdistractingmannerisms; rarelyused “uhm,” “like,” and“you know.”Discretion/Tact:Mostly professional intone and sharedinformation thatcreated little, if any,awkwardness.ConclusionPosed appropriatequestions ofinterviewer: Questionswere thoughtful andrelevant to theinterview thattranspired (e.g., whennotification of whenselection will occur andhow fi not mentioned,etc.); clarified nextsteps or inquired as tonext step in interviewprocess (e.g., if therewill be additionalinterviews, etc.)Appropriate thanksand exit: Asked forQuestions posed weresomewhatappropriate: Somequestions had norelevance to interview;incomplete inquiry ofthe next steps in theinterview process;asked for businesscard; thankedinterviewer(s) andshook hands, butseemed uncertain howto end the interviewand exit.Asks no questions:Questions asked (ifasked) had norelevance to next stepsin the interviewprocess; endedinterview abruptly orawkwardly; exitedwithout thanks orshaking hands.x 15

OK CDE 2021INDICATORVery strong evidence ofskill is presentModerate evidence ofskill is presentWeak evidence of skillis present5–4 points3–2 points1–0 pointsPointsTotalWeightEarnedPointsbusiness card, thankedinterviewer(s), stoodand shook hands priorto exiting room.TOTAL POINTS

OK CDE 2021H. Follow Up Correspondence Rubric/Scorecard*Very strong evidenceof skill is presentModerate evidence ofskill is presentWeak evidence of skillis present5–4 points3–2 points1–0 pointsThe document wasdirected to theappropriate personwith an appropriateaddress andsalutation. The level offormality wasappropriate for thetype ofcorrespondence.The document wasdirected to theappropriate personwith an appropriateaddress andsalutation, with minorerrors. The level offormality wasgenerally appropriatefor the type ofcorrespondence.The document wasnot directed to theappropriate person.No address orsalutation wasincluded. The level offormality was notappropriate.Effectively expressedappreciation andappropriatelyreiterated theirqualifications.Expressed interest andappropriately statedprovisions for followup.Attempted to expressappreciation andgenerally reiteratedtheir qualifications.Generally expressedinterest andattempted to stateprovisions for followup.Did not attempt toexpress appreciation.Did not attempt toreiterate theirqualifications. Did notattempt to expressinterest or stateprovisions for followup.Grammar/Punctuation/SpellingSpelling, grammar andpunctuation areextremely high qualitywith two or less errorsin the document.Spelling, grammar andpunctuation areadequate with threeto five errors in thedocument.Spelling, grammar andpunctuation are lessthan adequate with sixor more errors in thedocument.OverallImpressionWriting (whenappropriate) waslegible and length wasappropriate.Writing (whenappropriate) wasdifficult to read andlength was generallyappropriate.Writing (whenappropriate) wasillegible. Length dWeightX4X6X4X6TOTAL POINTSTotalScore

OK CDE 2021I. Telephone Job Offer Rubric/Score Card*INDICATORResponse intsOverallImpressionVery strong evidenceof skill is presentModerate evidence ofskill is presentWeak evidence of skillis present5–4 points3–2 points1–0 pointsExpressedappreciation; upbeat;sincere; showsexcitement for theofferSeemed caught offguard; attempted tobe sincere; showedexcitement for offerUnengaged; insincere;showed littleexcitement for offerProvisions for followup expressed; posedappropriate questions(start time, date, whoto report to); gotcontact informationSomewhat expressedprovisions for followup; attempted to poseappropriate questions(start time, date, whoto report to); askedfor contactinformationPoorly expressedprovisions for followup; did not poseappropriate questions(start time, date, whoto report to); did notask for contactinformationNegotiating pointsappropriate; exhibitedappropriate poise andprofessionalism whilenegotiating points;accepted results withan appropriateresponse and maturityNegotiating pointswere posed but werea little inappropriate;exhibited some poiseand professionalismwhile negotiatingpoints; acceptedresults with a mostlyappropriate responseNegotiating pointswereinappropriate/nonewere stated; did notexhibit appropriatepoise andprofessionalism; wasdisgruntled withresultsExhibited poise; waspleasant; professional;courteous; ended callappropriatelyExhibited poise withSeemed nervous;some nervousness and forced conversation;attempted to bejust hung up.pleasant andcourteous; ended callwith a thank you orjust said byePointsEarnedWeightX4X6X4X6TOTAL POINTSTotalScore

OK CDE 2021*Oklahoma

Resume Name, education, experience and other personal information matches information provided on resume. Name, education, experience and other personal information generally matches information provided on resume. Name, education, experience and other personal information do not match information prov