How to Practice for an Interview

Need to brush up on your interview skills? Just follow these tips and practice them:

1. Practice in the mirror. When you're at home, pretend you're in an interview and maintain eye contact with yourself in the mirror.

2. Schedule a mock interview at C-102. You will be evaluated on your interviewing skills, etiquette, and presentation. The interview will be tailored to the position you are applying to and will be like an actual interview when you walk in. You can also set up mock interviews with friends. 

3. Learn about interview questions. Get familiar with commonly asked questions and your responses to them. 

Some examples of commonly asked questions interviews are: 

• Tell me about yourself
• What are your greatest strengths? Weaknesses?
• Why do you feel you'll be successful in this position?
• Where do you see yourself in five years?
• Describe a time when you were faced with a stressful situation that demonstrated your coping skills. 

A good place to look for most commonly asked interview questions is from The Interview Guys at 

https://theinterviewguys.com/top-10-job-interview-questions/

This website provides various, detailed tips for interviewing according to the position you are applying for.


You can also watch their video tutorials to prepare for interviews at: 

https://www.youtube.com/user/The2InterviewGuys

4. Ask other people. People who you know well will tell you their opinion on your strengths and weaknesses. Other people can also give you insight jobs from their experience.

5. Develop a "personal pitch." Know what you are going to say about your educational background, work skills, desired position, and why you are interested the job position. Preparation and prior research on the company may be necessary to develop this. 

If you need more help with your interview skills, go to the Career Center at C-102 and you'll get tips on what to improve. Remember, practice makes perfect! 

-Amanda Blando