Having a successful interview takes practice! Use these questions to practice with a classmate, friend, or family member.
GUIDELINES FOR INTERVIEWER:
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Begin with the ICEBREAKER QUESTION #1. After that, select the order randomly. End with CLOSING QUESTION #15.
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Don’t rush or appear impatient. Give the interviewee time to think before responding.
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Ask only one question at a time.
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Ask a follow-up questions to clarify vague responses.
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Use the Mock Interview Feedback Sheet below during the interview to rate the interviewee.
GUIDELINES FOR INTERVIEWEE:
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Carefully prepare for each of these questions before the practice interview begins. Write down each answer in the space below the question and practice saying it aloud.
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Be sure that you have researched the position/company and are able to ask informed questions about the job for CLOSING QUESTION #15. (Do not ask questions related to salary or benefits; these issues should not be discussed until an actual job offer has been made.)
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Treat this situation like an actual interview. Present yourself as a professional in speech and body language. Be friendly and don’t forget to smile!
ICEBREAKER QUESTION:
1. Tell me about yourself.
INTERVIEW QUESTIONS
2. Why do you think you would be a good fit for this role?
3. Why did you leave your last position?
4. Why do you want to work here?
5. What is your greatest strength?
6. What is your greatest weakness?
7. Describe a time when you had a conflict with a co-worker or supervisor.
8. How do you handle pressure to meet deadlines? Can you give an example?
9. What your least favorite job in the past? Why?
10. What was your favorite job in the past? Why?
11. How do you handle criticism at work?
12. Give me an example of a project or job you had to work on as part of a team. What was the result?
13. How do you respond when you encounter a roadblock in reaching a goal at work?
14. What do you know about our organization?
CLOSING QUESTION
15. What questions do you have for me?
Mock Interview Feedback Sheet
GUIDELINES FOR INTERVIEWER:
During the mock interview, use the scaled questions below to rate the interviewee. After the interview, mention the positives to the interviewee first. Give suggestions for improvement in each area, as needed.
(Circle one response for each question.)
Handshake…………………………… Firm Not Firm Too Firm
Body Language……………………... Professional Too casual Unprofessional
Preparation for interview………....... Well-prepared Somewhat prepared Unprepared
Eye contact………………………….. Good Fair Poor
Attire………………………………..... Professional Too casual Inappropriate
Used real-life examples................... Always Sometimes Never
Passionate about career field…..... Always Sometimes Never
Response to questions…………… Clear/conversational Robotic/rehearsed Unprepared
Would this job candidate stand out to you? Yes Maybe
Questions that need further practice: (Circle all that apply.)
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Comments:
Source: Manpower Group. (2017). How many questions will I be asked during an interview? Retrieved from http://www.jobipedia.org/Questions/Conversation/How-many-questions-will-I-be-asked-during-an-interview-What-makes-an-interview-successful-Which-type-of-questions-should-I-prepare-to-answer
Revised 16 May 2024