# Interview - Rubric In this rubric you will find a marking guide to the questions found in the interview form. Each of the questions will be banded into the following sections * 0 - applicant could not give any kind of adequate answer * 1-3 - applicant gave a poor answer * 3-6 - applicant gave a good answer * 7-10 - applicant gave an excellent answer ## The applicant is motivated to learn ### Poor Answer (1-3) * The applicant did not seem excited or motivated to learn ### Good Answer (3-6) * The applicant gave examples of what they have learnt in the past * The applicant said they were excited to learn ### Excellent Answer (7-10) * The applicant gave examples of what they have learnt in the past in relation to programming * The applicant talked enthusiastically about programming ## The applicant has potential to become a self-learner ### Poor Answer (1-3) * The applicant was actively discouraged by the idea of self-study * The applicant could not answer how they would make time to self-study * The applicant did not seem interested in making time to self-study ### Good Answer (3-6) * The applicant said they could make time to self-study * The applicant understood that self-study is important for this course ### Excellent Answer (7-10) * The applicant gave a specific example of self-learning * The applicant gave plans or examples of finding time to self-study ## The applicant shows signs of patience and focus ### Poor Answer (1-3) * The applicant was impatient and tried to rush through the interview ### Good Answer (3-6) * The applicant was patient and focussed throughout the interview ### Excellent Answer (7-10) * The applicant gave succinct, on topic answers to questions * The applicant spent time thinking about answers to technical questions being starting to answer ## The applicant listens attentively to questions ### Poor Answer (1-3) * The applicant was obviously not listening to questions asked * The applicant often gave answers unrelated to the question ### Good Answer (3-6) * The applicant listened attentively and gave good answers ### Excellent Answer (7-10) * The applicant answered questions correctly and accurately with little prompting * The applicant asked clarifying questions before answering ## The applicant is open to feedback ### Poor Answer (1-3) * The applicant reacted as if the feedback was personal, * The applicant did not seem keen to use the feedback constructively. ### Good Answer (3-6) * The applicant accepted the feedback in a positive way * The applicant grateful the feedback they are given ### Excellent Answer (7-10) * The applicant was able to interpret feedback that interviewers give * The applicant seemed keen to implement the feedback ## The applicant is ready to challenge themselves ### Poor Answer (1-3) * The applicant seemed unprepared to challenge themselves * The applicant did not understand how much work will be needed ### Good Answer (3-6) * The applicant was excited to start the course * The applicant had research coding previously ### Excellent Answer (7-10) * The applicant had started practicing coding already * The applicant showed they understood the scale of the challenge * The applicant showed specific example of being prepared to start ## The applicant is resourceful and finds solutions to problems ### Poor Answer (1-3) * If the applicant ran into problems, they instantly gave up * The applicant could not give an example of overcoming a challenge ### Good Answer (3-6) * The applicant gave an example of overcoming a challenge * The applicant worked out how to get help or find answers ### Excellent Answer (7-10) * The applicant explained a time they have overcome a specific challenge in a work/learning environment ## The applicant is interested in learning how things work ### Poor Answer (1-3) * The applicant was obviously uninterested in how things work ### Good Answer (3-6) * The applicant was interested when they were told new information about how something worked ### Excellent Answer (7-10) * The applicant showed a specific interest in the particulars of the challenges they've completed * The applicant asked questions when they did not understand ## The applicant is determined to start a career as a developer ### Poor Answer (1-3) * The applicant did not mention wanting to have a career as a developer * The applicant seemed to be unsure about starting a career as a developer * The applicant did not do what a developer did ### Good Answer (3-6) * The trainee seemed excited about becoming a developer ### Excellent Answer (7-10) * The applicant gave specific reasons for wanting to be a developer * The applicant showed some understanding of what a developer does * The applicant learnt about programming before apply for the course ## The applicant has enough time available during the week ### Poor Answer (1-3) * The applicant spoke about many other prior commitments that they have during the week and could not explain how they would manage their time * The applicant did not give any explanation of how they would fit in their time ### Good Answer (3-6) * The applicant gave an adequate answer to how they will find the time to work * The applicant seemed to have a good amount of free time ### Excellent Answer (7-10) * The applicant gave a detailed answer to how they would structure their time * The applicant showed they understand what 20 hours a week actually means. * The applicant showed that they are giving the course a priority. ## The applicant will be a good fit for CodeYourFuture ### Poor Answer (1-3) * The applicant was actively aggressive or impolite * The applicant was actively not interested in community or making connections ### Good Answer (3-6) * The applicant was pleasant to speak to * The applicant come with a good attitude ### Excellent Answer (7-10) * The applicant talked about community or learning together as being important to them * The applicant was personable and nice to talk to * The applicant they are excited for the opportunity ## The applicant has a good English level ### Poor Answer (1-3) * It was often hard to understand the applicant * It was often hard to judge what a applicant meant * The applicant struggled to create full sentences * The applicant could not properly answer questions because of their language skills ### Good Answer (3-6) * It was mostly easy to understand the applicant * It was mostly easy to judge what a applicant meant ### Excellent Answer (7-10) * It was easy to understand what the applicant was trying to say * It was easy to judge what an applicant meant --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. 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