Intermediate & Senior Division Each Individual will be evaluated on the following in the interview portion of this contest :
• Education - Does applicant have the educational background needed for a position with the organization ?
• Leadership Potential - Does applicant appear to have the ability and motivation to advance in the organization ?
• Extracurricular Activities - Does the potential interviewer have sufficient experience in outside activities ?
• Work Experience - Does the applicant have sufficient job accomplishments , skills and experiences to relate to the position ?
• Communication Skills - How well was the candidate able to express his / her thoughts ? Consider factors such as vocabulary , grammar , style of delivery , etc .
• Career Planning - Did the candidate show evidence of career planning ? ( Example : setting goals for the future , alternative career paths , long-range plans for future self-development )
• Motivation / Initiative - To what extent does the applicant show enthusiasm for the position being interviewed for ?
• Appearance / Personality - What kind of general impression does the applicant make ? Consider dress , grooming , posture , and presence .