Mock Interview Program
CSO Mock Interviews From The Interviewer's Perspective
By Ben
Walden
First, it is very important to know that being a part of the
Mock Interview team is not only about helping the student that
comes in for the interview.
When I was asked to help out, I was not really sure that the process was
going to help me. Why should it? I have been on plenty of interviews
and had many
jobs. Figuring that I had not done much volunteer work lately, and that I
would be able to add an activity to my resume, I decided to help
out with the interviews.
To my surprise, I was wrong about taking part in the mock interviews
as an interviewer not helping me for my own interviews. It feels
very different to be on the other side of the table in the interview.
Instead of focusing on the little bitty details on the resume in
front of me and wanting hammering the person for not putting her
grades on her resume, I realized that I was listening to how she
answered questions about her weaknesses instead of what her weaknesses
were. Everyone has a weakness (even number 1 in your class) and
employers know this. Employers are more interested in how an interviewee
handless tough questions than the actual weakness.
Deciding on what questions that I wanted to ask during the interview
also made me think about the questions that I had, and would probably
always be asked when interviewing. I always liked asking interviewees
what their biggest weakness was. No one wants to talk about this
area of their life, but if you think about it and can turn your
weakness into a strength, this horrible question becomes a selling
point.
I also learned the value of asking questions. Too often students
go into interviews, and when given the chance, do not ask questions.
This could ruin a wonderful interview. By not asking questions,
the interviewer feels as if the interviewee does not care. Asking
questions shows enthusiasm. Make sure to have questions to ask
before going to an interview.
The Career Services Office has material on how to improve your
interviewing skills and you can set up a mock interview. As for
the people given the opportunity to become part of the Mock Interview
Team, take it. You will get a new perspective on interviewing that
will improve your skills as well.
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