Practice Interview Program

What is the Practice Interview Program?

The Practice Interview program was established to help students "practice" their interviewing skills.  These interviews are conducted by professionals in the human resource field who volunteer their time and expertise.

How do I sign up?

• To sign up for a practice interview, students must be registered with our Titan CareerLink (eRecruiting) system and have uploaded a resume.  Since these interviews are for practice only, students in any major may apply for any position with any professional.

How do I prepare for the practice interviews?

• While the interviewer is not representing their company during the time of the interview, it is recommended that students possess some knowledge of the company.  Students are also expected to dress professionally as if it were an actual interview. This ensures that the simulation is as real as possible. 

How is the practice interview conducted?

• The interviewer will spend approximately thirty minutes with each student. The first twenty minutes will be the actual interview while the last ten minutes will be reserved for feedback from the interviewer.

How will I be evaluated?

• Each practice interview will be videotaped allowing students the opportunity to critique their own "performance." Students will have five working days after the interview to review the tape. Contact the Hart Career Center at 556-3071 to arrange a date and time for viewing your interview. The interviewer will also fill out an evaluation form for each student which can be picked up the following day. Each student will be evaluated on a variety of factors including personal appearance, self-confidence, enthusiasm, and leadership ability.

What are some of the resources at the Career Center that I can consult prior to my practice interview?

• Knock 'm Dead with Great Answers to Tough Interview Questions
• Your First Interview
• Job Choices - Volume 1 (Free publication at the Career Center)
• Company Literature Files

If you cancel your practice interview, you must do so by 5:00 PM two business days prior to the interview date.

If you do not show up for a scheduled practice interview, you will NOT be allowed to participate in subsequent practice interviews. Students who wish to have their revoked privileges reinstated must schedule an appointment with Warren Kistner, Director of the Career Center.

Practice Interview Schedule

• Please sign up for a Practice Interview on Titan CareerLink (eRecruiting).
• For additional information about the Practice Interview Program, contact Amy Chang, Event Planning Coordinator, or call the staff at (309) 556-3071.