Practice Interviews
You may have heard the saying, "practice makes perfect." While no one expects you to be perfect in an interview, they do expect you to be prepared. Practicing for interviews is one of the best ways to boost your confidence and feel ready for an upcoming interview.
The VMock Career Acceleration Platform, powered by Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, is available to Virginia Tech students 24/7, and serves as a launching point to help elevate your resume, elevator pitch, and interview skills. Choose from over 100 career tracks or create your custom mock interview using the “Question Library” section. Review feedback and recommendations to improve your responses. Share a completed mock interview using the Network Feedback feature or by generating a link to share externally, including submitting for class assignments.
You've taken the time to do all of your research, taken notes, and probably wrote out responses to several commonly asked questions. What's next? Say it out loud! You don't want to sound robotic in your responses, and the best way to avoid that is by answering practice questions out loud. You can do this with a friend or family member, a mentor, or even your dog, if you prefer! The important thing is just to say the words out loud.
Once you've utilized VMock, and practiced on your own a few times, the last step we recommend is scheduling a mock interivew.
Mock interviews are offered by advisors in our office. They are a great way to practice your interview verbally, then reflect on it through self-evaluation and feedback from the advisor. These interviews are by appointment only and can be conducted in-person, by phone, or Zoom. You can schedule an appointment through Handshake.