In this week's video, we're gonna go over the do's and don'ts of a mock interview. That's coming up!
Hey guys, I'm Kim with Snagajob, your number one source for hourly jobs
and welcome to our weekly advice show.
Let's face it, getting a job interview is really exciting but it can be a little bit nerve-racking.
Like the saying goes, practice makes perfect.
So setting up a mock interview before your job interview is a wonderful way to really make sure
that you'll bring your A game.
So here are a few do's and don'ts of a mock interview to help you out.
Do dress appropriately. Wear professional clothes that you would wear to a real job interview.
Don't just roll out of bed.
Ugh, geez. What time is it? Let's get this mock interview over with.
Do prepare like you would for a real job interview.
This means bringing copies of your resume and preparing interview questions and answers.
Based on the qualifications for this position and my previous work experience,
I think I'd be a great fit for this position.
Don't wing it.
Biggest weaknesses? Uh, wow. Um. Probably my biggest weakness is
having too many strengths.
Do feel free to start over.
Now is the time to practice your answers so if you stumble or make a mistake,
gather yourself, and start over.
My biggest strengths are I have a strong attention to detail and um, let's just start over.
Can you ask me that one again?
Don't freak out if you made a mistake.
Well based on my previous work experience...uhhh...um...oh gosh. No, no!
Do take feedback constructively.
Learn from the feedback you receive so you can better prepare for your real job interview.
Thanks for pointing that out. I would have hated if I did that in the real job interview.
Don't take it personally.
I think you can make better eye contact.
What, me? You weren't even looking at me the entire time! You need better eye contact!
Doing a mock interview before the actual event will help you gain confidence and give you any
mistakes that you might need to work on. You'll be that much closer to landing the job.
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