What Is A Practice Interview?
Practice interviews are one of the best ways to prepare for an interview. At the Career Center, you’ll actually interview with a career coach who will ask you questions you are likely to hear from the company or organization with which you want to interview. At the end of the interview you both will review a video recording of the interview with the staff member, and you’ll go over your strengths and weaknesses during your interview.
How Do I Set Up A Practice Interview?
You can schedule a practice interview appointment with a career coach on Handshake. We are not able to accommodate same day requests for practice interviews. The following information will need to be submitted by email least 24 hours in advance of your scheduled appointment to the career coach with whom you have scheduled the practice interview:
- details about the position/program to which you are applying
- an overview of the organization
- your résumé/cover letter
If you do not have a particular position or program in mind, please submit information for a “hypothetical” situation of interest to you.
- Dress for the practice interview in appropriate clothes for an interview.
What Do I Get Out Of It?
- Preparation for likely questions
- Confidence
- Stronger interviewing skills to increase your chance of getting a job
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