Knowing the role and company
Understanding what the job and the process involve
High score: You know what the role involves, what the company does and what the rounds will look like, so your answers fit the job.
Low score: You apply with one general version of yourself, and you are not sure what the role, the company or the interview format will ask of you.
Having real examples ready
Proof from your own studies, projects or work
High score: You can answer "tell me about a time" questions with short, true examples that show what you personally did.
Low score: Your mind goes blank when asked for an example, or your answers stay general and say what a good employee should do instead of what you did.
Answering clearly and calmly
Speaking in a clear order, even when nervous
High score: You give answers with a clear start and end, pause to think when needed and stay honest when you do not know.
Low score: Your answers wander, you rush when nervous, or you freeze on questions you did not expect.
Documents, logistics and online set-up
Having everything ready so nothing distracts you
High score: Your resume, documents, travel plan and online set-up are ready, so you arrive or log in calm and on time.
Low score: Documents are scattered, you plan travel or login at the last minute, or your resume says things you cannot explain.
Your questions and follow-up
Closing the interview well and learning from it
High score: You ask thoughtful questions, handle pay and next-step talk calmly and learn from each interview afterwards.
Low score: You say "no questions" at the end, avoid pay or next-step talk, or move on without learning what to improve.