...Your Mock Interview Smith Career Center at Virginia Tech Corner of Washington Street and West Campus Drive www.career.vt.edu 540-231-6241 ***Failure to Read this material may be Hazardous to your Interviewing Health*** Coordinator: Claire Childress, Senior Assistant Director, Career Services, 231-6241, childrec@vt.edu **If you are a person with a disability and desire assistance or accommodation, please notify our office at 231-6241** Fdfadf Coordinator: Claire Childress, Senior Assistant Director, Career Services, 231-6241, childrec@vt.edu **If you are a person with a disability and desire assistance or accommodation, please notify our office at 231-6241** Fdfadf Your Mock Interview Experience At Virginia Tech What is a mock interview?: * A mock interview is a simulation interview. Interviews will be conducted by Career Services staff members. * Although your mock interviewer is well experienced in conducting the interview, he/she may be unable to answer specific questions about your field. * The role of the mock interviewer during this portion of the interview is to advise you on appropriate questions to ask and guide you to resources that may provide you with tips on appropriate questions to ask. Purpose: * To simulate actual interview conditions in order to provide a more comfortable interview experience. * To provide...
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...Basic features of interviews A job interview is your chance to show an employer what kind of employee he or she will get if you're hired. That is why it is essential to be well prepared for the job interview. Preparing means knowing about the industry, the employer, and yourself. It means paying attention to details like personal appearance, punctuality, and demeanor. Knowledge is always your best weapon and so you should arm yourself with plenty of it. That starts with the very basic bit of knowledge regarding job interviews. Before you research the industry and the company and even before you practice answering the questions you might be asked, you should have some general information about job interviews. Let's start by going over the different types of interviews you might face. The Screening Interview Your first interview with a particular employer will often be the screening interview. This is usually an interview with someone in human resources. It may take place in person or on the telephone. He or she will have a copy of your resume in hand and will try to verify the information on it. The human resources representative will want to find out if you meet the minimum qualifications for the job and, if you do, you will be passed on to the next step. The Selection Interview The selection interview is the step in the process which makes people the most anxious. The employer knows you are qualified to do the job. While you may have the skills to perform the tasks that...
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...feedback received from the interviewer In our mock interviews we were given feedback on the answers we gave. For my general appearance the score I got was 5/5 and the comment I got was that I looked really smart and that I took the interview seriously, even though it was a mock interview I believe that you have to make a lasting impression because my interviewer was from British Gas, if I applied for a job there in the future then it may put me in a better position as I have already made a good impression in this mock interview. For my body language I also scored 5/5, the comments I got was that I made really good eye contact, this is important as it shows that you are engaged and listening also that you are interested in what the interviewer is saying as well as this another comment was that I appeared really confident, this is also a crucial skill to possess as if you appear confident then the interviewer will not have to push you to answer questions and develop your answers. If you appear confident even though you are nervous it will leave a good impression with the interviewer as you will seem interested and that you want to the job more than other people who have applied. For the overall clarity of my answers I scored 4/5, the comments I received was that I gave really clear strong examples for each questions, the reason I scored 4/5 was because I did not always provide how I overcame the problems that occurred, in future interviews I will take this feedback and ensure that...
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...To: Dr. James Melton From: Elizabeth Date: July 31, 2012 Subject: Mock Interview Evaluation This memo is in regards to the experience of a mock interview, goals for my future, and how to obtain these goals. Experience- Positives Overall, I believe I had a positive mock interview experience. I was marked excellent with a positive first impression, neatness, appropriate attire, hand gestures, and posture. Within the first few minutes of an interview a foundation is set based on your greeting and appearance alone. With a positive foundation set for the interview, I believe, it can make the interviewee show you are comfortable and confident with yourself when you give them a positive first impression. I was also able to mark excellent in being positive, courteous, asking appropriate question, volunteering information, leadership, good work habits, and problem-solving abilities. By knowing how to ask questions and give information appropriately it shows that you will be able to present the company positively in the future. Experience- Negatives Some things I do have to work on is to avoid saying “um” and wondering my eyes off into space while trying to figure out how I want to appropriately answer a question. Eye contact is a major when communicating with others; it shows that you are interested in what they are saying so I definitely need to work on maintaining eye contact more. Also, when saying ‘um’ it might sound like I am not sure or confident in...
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...Rajiv Nair Mock Interview Reflection Paper Business 275: Portfolio & Experiential Learning November 28, 2014 Delaware Tech Rajiv Nair Mock Interview Reflection Paper Business 275: Portfolio & Experiential Learning November 28, 2014 Delaware Tech Mock Interview Reflection Paper Introduction: ------------------------------------------------- The following paper is written based of a simulated interview that I had participated in; the conditions that were placed in the interview were for me an individual interviewing for an internship opportunity. This internship opportunity encompasses tasks such as; Operations Management, Accounting, Finance, Marketing, and human resources. It is through this exposure that the individual that obtains the position will experience an overall perspective of how a business functions. The idea about this paper is created for the intended purposes of providing an honest reflection of our thoughts about the interview. During the interview, I felt a tad nervous about the camera being pointed at me, it was in the interview that I had felt a certain unease about myself. This uneasiness was not only caused by tension of a camera pointed, but underlying factors that reflected moderate anxiety. As I left the interview, I had been confident that it had gone well, but recognized some minor facial expressions that I might have had made. When I viewed the video, I had noticed the facial expressions that I had made. In the...
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...BUSA 2105, Fall 2015 Sections 01 and 03 Communicating in the Business Environment Instructor: Melanie Strickland Brown Office: Howard Jordan – Room E-mail: brownme@savannahstate.edu Mobile/Text Msg: 912-398-9823 Office Hours: Tuesday and Thursday from 5:00-6:00 p.m.or by phone/text most of the time COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course will cover basic principles of effective business communication. Written communication components include reports, positive and negative letters, emails, and resumes and cover letters. Oral communication components include brief summaries of exercises, a mock interview, a team presentation, and meeting management skills. Also, the class will cover cross-cultural communication, personal interaction skills, and business etiquette with a focus on electronic communication. Written documents and oral presentations must include correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation. PREREQUISITES: 1. You must have successfully completed (grade C or better) CSCI/CISM 1130, Computer and Its Applications. 2. You must have successfully completed (grade C or better) ENGL 1102, English Composition II. Remember: You are responsible for insuring that you have met the prerequisite requirements. If you are on the official roll of this course, you are certifying that you have satisfactorily completed these prerequisites prior to enrolling in BUSA 2105. If, at any time, we discover that this certification is invalid, you will be withdrawn...
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...In this essay I will write a Reflection Journal consisting of what I have learned from the assigned content of the “Internship Prep Seminar” course I have taken this semester. I will summarize what I have learned from each part of this course, and how I feel I will benefit from each topic. The first area I will discuss is the Personal Strengths Assessment, and how to “sell” these to potential employers in the competitive job market. I feel that taking an assessment of myself was a helpful tool in that it made me reflect upon myself, and the evaluate what I feel are my strengths are in regards to my employability. Once my strengths were identified, it made it easier for me to focus on these characteristics of myself and think of how I can sell or make them known to a potential employer, which I feel important in the job market of today to help me possibly stand out from other job seekers. The next area discussed was Resume development. I thought this was another important topic for the class, as it helped me to learn how to develop and construct a professional style resume. The topic helped me to decide what experiences and education to include in my resume, and in what order to list these. I feel a professional style resume is a key component in job seeking, as it shows a level of professionalism and clearly states what I can offer to an employer. To go hand in hand with the resume development, we also developed cover letters. The cover letter I feel gives a more personal...
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...Subject: Article review “How to prepare for a job interview” From: Xing Zhang To: David Lehman Date: 04/24/2013 According to this article from WSJ, the author talks about what the detail things audience should do before we have interview. In article, I summarize that it is all about the tips and suggestion for someone who is looking for a job and going to have an interview in the future. Few tips are mentioned at beginning of the article, mental preparation is discussed, and some experts’ recommendation is given, and so on. There are lots of different respects to get ready for a job interview based on author`s whole article. First of all, four tips tells audience that get wardrobe in order and picture the really interview should be and get confident for it. Mock interview is a good way to practice. Also, write down some questions that do not want to be asked and write down the answers as well. That will claim the interviewee down in the really interview. Additionally, the author discusses the mental preparation shortly using one paragraph. The author suggests audiences that listen to music with headphone, recheck equipment, and lead up to a big game. This part is significant for interviewee to be successes. Then, the article talks about what the experts suggest. Experts also consider that mental preparation is major key to well prepare prior to an interview as well. Practicing deep breathing or repeating a tranquil work, for instance, “clam” “relax”, would be helpful...
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...The Decreasing of Politeness in East Java Deal with Gender and Age Syukur Insani Study Program of English Education and literature Faculty Studies of Culture Universitas Brawijaya As time goes by, people of Java that used to be judged as friendly and kind people, lose their politeness and good attitude slowly but surely. Nowadays fact, not all of them are friendly and kind people, many of them jokes in a very impolite way, they usually insult one's physical. This is the problem of the politeness degradation and this problem is getting worse. It is ironic, so many entertainers become popular or much more popular because they do rude and impolite jokes and the targets of the entertainers are young people that later will become the model of the next young people. Many young people who are still labile or unstable and usually still do not know how to behave but they love to watch television very much become love at joking in this way very much because it has become one of the trends of young people in their daily. Nowadays, there are some television shows that have entertainers or hosts who are often and tend to joke in rude and impolite way. The ways they joke often make someone or a group offended. One of the most controversial cases was when a celebrity couple broke up because of jokes in a television show. The celebrity couple broke up is A&B and A’s partner is Z. “Aku sering ribut karena ketersinggungan saya di acara itu” (I used to get mad because I am offended...
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...(2010). In P. John W. Boudreau. Alexandria, VA : 2010 Society for Human Resource Management. . RUNNING HEAD: PAPER TOPIC Spotting Talent By Alison Rivera Melba Grant Group C MGMT303 Principals of Management Prof. Daee Date 11\30\14 Question-1-What does this case imply about the supply of and demand for employees and the implications for businesses? The case study implies the supply of and demand for employees and the implications for businesses are vital. Based off the case study, Appealing and choosing the right talent is significant to a company’s success. The older tech companies are increasingly competitive it can be difficult because they are not as attractive as the newer in companies so they have to create a strategy to get the attention of potential students. For tech companies, the hiring procedure is critical since it is the understanding, expertise, and proficiencies of their employees that establishes these companies’ proficiency, modernism, and in due course, financial accomplishments. IBM for an example states that, “Our competency frameworks described the personal development attributes that individuals needed to be successful over a broad career span, (Strategic HR Management, 2010) Question-2-What is the meaning behind the “search for the purple squirrel” in relation to spotting talent? Is this relevant to non-tech companies, as well? Discuss. The meaning behind the search for the purple squirrel is essentially articulating that impeccable...
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...first the interview appeared to be a respectful interview with a respectful interview guest, Canadian Interpretive Dancer, Margie Gillis; however, this interview was nothing but this as the conduct of broadcaster Krista Erikson took a turn for the worst. Consequently, resulting in the CBSC receiving a record number of complaints- in fact they received more complaints than Sun TV sees viewers. While it is true that we live in a free democratic society where we can express our opinions even if they may not be the same at others, once that pen hits paper or the camera hits record, it is the duty of journalists and reporters to provide information in a manner which is truthful and unbiased. Evidently, this is something that Erikson lacked as she attacked and ambushed interpretive dancer, Gillis. Within the CBSC’s violations there is article eight (decency and conduct), which states “Broadcast journalists will treat people who are subjects and sources with decency. They will use special sensitivity when dealing with children. They will strive to conduct themselves in a courteous and considerate manner, keeping broadcast equipment as unobtrusive as possible. They will strive to prevent their presence from distorting the character or importance of events.” Evidently, it is expected that Erikson will conduct herself in a manner which is acceptable and decent to her subject, Gillis; however, she wasn’t. For instance, during the interview when Erikson was asking a question she began...
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...MOCK Case Study AD5 - Audit Participant Information IMPORTANT NOTICE: This exercise should be considered as an example of case study that could be used in the EPSO Assessment Centre. The problems have not been fully elaborated, but give a global overview of the type of problems you could be confronted with in a real assessment centre. Copyright EPSO, Office C-80, 1049 Brussel All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying or otherwise, without the prior permission of EPSO. This exercise may only be administered and interpreted by persons trained and authorized by EPSO and only under the conditions stipulated by EPSO. EPSO - EN-INT - MockCS - AD5 Audit - EX - 060810 - V01.05 Mock Case Study Exercise AD5 Audit ASSIgNMENT IMPORTANT NOTICE: This is a fictitious document only produced for the purpose of this exercise. All references to existing states, international organisations, private companies, departments, their representatives etc. should be considered as mere examples. They do not represent any position of these bodies or persons. Participants are therefore advised to rely solely on the information presented in the exercise and not on any prior expertise when responding to questions. For this exercise you will assume the role of desk officer at DG Enlargement within the Unit responsible for the Balkan Region. The documentation you need,...
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...answer 10 short questions, each carrying four marks. Part B includes three questions based on a case study, each carrying 20 marks. The following tips tell you how to successfully approach and complete all of them. Tip 1: Be concise. It is important to take note of the answer length you need to provide based on the marks awarded for it. In Part A, candidates are asked to provide short answers. In fact, try not to write more than five to six lines for a two-mark question. Addressing the requirements is all that is needed. Tip 2: Understand the questions. Part B requires a very different approach. They are designed to test your ability to apply theory to a given context. They always raise key points and students are required to identify these points to contextualise the answers. For example, a question could be as follows: “As a marketing manager of a newly formed manufacturing company in the fashion industry, you are required to recommend a suitable pricing strategy that will help the company to grow.” In this question, the key words are “newly formed”, “manufacturing company”, “fashion industry” and “grow”. Tip 3: Allocate your time. The exam being set for three hours (180 minutes), it implies that the maximum time that you could spend for one mark is 1.8 minute (180/100). Leaving 0.8 minutes or 42 seconds per question for reading and preparation time, the maximum time that should be spent on writing is one minute per mark. Therefore, for a 10 marks question, you can devote...
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