STUDENTS Mock Interviews
View the registration procedures/The purpose of a Mock Interview is to provide you with an opportunity to practice your interviewing skills in an environment similar to an actual interview. Mock Interviews are a great opportunity to become familiar with interview questions and interview etiquette. The Pomerantz Career Center offers Mock Interviews each semester to allow individuals to practice and improve their interviewing skills.
Commonly Asked Questions:
- How long are the interviews?
Interviews will be 45 minutes total length: 20-30 minutes of interviewing and 10-20 minutes of critiquing. Please arrive approximately 15 minutes before your scheduled interview. You may also bring with you any specific questions about interviewing, job searching, resume writing, etc.
- Who are the interviewers?
Employers from surrounding communities who are volunteering their time to help you with your interviewing skills.
- Where will the interviews take place?
All interviews will take place in the Pomerantz Career Center.
- How do I prepare for the mock interview?
- Interviewing basics - Refer to the Career Guide, available in our office. Attend one of our Interview programs. Review books and articles on interviewing, available in our Career Information Library or on our website.
- Research the company! Most participating companies want students to visit their website to conduct research. This is a vital part of your preparation, and will greatly assist you in answering questions such as, “Why do you want to work for our company?” or “What do you know about our company?” It will also help you communicate your skills to a company's specific needs.
- Make sure to review the company's website before coming in for your Mock Interview.
- What should I wear?
Dress professionally, as you would for an actual interview.
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Do I need a resume? How can I sign up?
YES! You must submit a copy of your resume when signing up on UI Employment Expo. It is also a good idea to bring a copy with you to the interview. Advisors and Peer Assistants are available for individual consultation if you are having difficulty preparing your resume or if it needs to be updated.
To sign up, you will first need to create an Expo account - go to the UI Employment Expo link above and go to Student Register/Log-In and then Click here to register. Then complete an Online Activation Session and registration card at the UI Employment Expo link above. Allow 2 business days for your account to be activated before registering for your Mock Interview. Please inform the front office staff if you are registering ONLY for Mock Interview purposes so you are not charged. Then you can log-in and go to My Account, My Documents to upload your resume. Finally, go to On-Campus Interviews, Qualified Interviews to submit your resume and choose your mock interview time slot.
If you have any questions about your mock interview, please don't hesitate to ask. Our general email address is careercenter@uiowa.edu
Perfect Interview (online interview practice tool). Perfect Interview is an advanced, online interactive interview simulation tool that creates a compelling and realistic interview experience. You can use Perfect Interview to practice and develop your interview presentation skills prior to a mock interview or one on one interview with an employer representative.
We hope you enjoy this opportunity to improve your interviewing skills.