This is a question for which there is very little way to win.
The philosophy I have is do not give a "10". It will seem like you are trying to please the interviewer and give them the idea that you will be easy about other things in the future.
If you criticize the interview too much, you will be judged as too critical because you hurt their feelings.
Knowing how to give criticism is an art form.
You might answer with, "It's hard to know what questions to ask to discern the skills competency, character, self-confidence and leadership that are appropriate for your firm. I do know that for similar jobs in my firm, we cover (list several things that you screen for and, perhaps several questions that are asked." I'm not saying our questions are better. They fit for our firm given our culture. I don't know your culture or enough about what makes someone successful at your firm to judge whether you should have asked anything differently."
"I will say, I do have a good feel for your firm which makes it a good interview from my viewpoint and, I suspect, you you have a good idea about my skills, character and capabilities which would make this a good interview from your standpoint, too."
Notice. There is no number.
If they still press you (and there is a message in their pushing you), look them square in the eye and with firmness and seriousness answer, "I would have given you a 9 until this last question. My answer was far better than any numerical ranking could have provided. This last question had more to do with your needs than the requirements of the job you were interviewing for or the needs of your organization."
Jeff Altman
The Big Game Hunter
www.TheBigGameHunter.us
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