Mock Interview Scorecard
Score each category from 1 to 5.
1. Clarity
1: hard to follow
3: understandable but uneven
5: clean structure, direct answer, easy to follow
2. Technical Correctness
1: major errors
3: mostly right with gaps
5: technically solid and defensible
3. Assumptions
1: hidden assumptions
3: some assumptions stated
5: assumptions explicit and well-managed
4. Depth
1: superficial
3: adequate
5: can handle follow-ups with substance
5. Tradeoff Reasoning
1: ignores trade-offs
3: mentions some
5: explains trade-offs clearly and concretely
6. Communication Under Pressure
1: loses structure under interruption
3: somewhat stable
5: stays composed and adapts cleanly
Overall Rule
If you score below 4 in more than two categories, repeat the loop until the answer becomes automatic.