Northwest Missouri State University

"Mock" Interview Day

Wednesday, February 15, 2012

Sign-up Ends: Friday, February 10 at 4:00 p.m.

Location: J.W. Jones Student Union 3rd floor; sign-in at the Career Services Registration table.

In order to  best serve the most students under current space restrictions, we ask that students sign-up for only ONE interview. Students that do not adhere to this policy will be cancelled from all but one interview schedule.
Starting date to be announced, students interested in participating in multiple interviews may sign up for a second time slot (max two interviews per person).

Click *HERE* to see a list of participating employers.

About the event:

"Mock" Interview Day is an opportunity to practice interviewing skills with employers and other professionals. It is open to all majors. Career Services invites a mix of employers to campus for this event based on requests from faculty/academic departments, and the statistical analysis of previous mock interview events.

Each mock interview session will be approximately 40 minutes, which allows:

• 20 minutes to conduct the interview
• 10-15 minutes to evaluate the resume and provide feedback

During the feedback session the employer will provide suggestions on how to improve the student's interviewing skills, resume, and will critique their over-all performance. Even though this is a practice interview, the employers will expect students to be prepared.

In addition to our traditional "Mock" Interview Day event we will also offer "Walk-In" Resume Review Sessions. This provides you the chance to gain valuable feedback on how to improve your resume by meeting with one of our participating employers. Listed below are session times and employers.

Stop by for your "Walk-in" resume critique, Wednesday, February 15 in the J.W. Jones Student Union, 3rd floor. Sign-in at the Career Services Registration table located at the top of the main staircase, and we will direct you to the Resume Review Area.

Overview of "Walk-In" Resume Review Session :

  • Open to all students - just bring a copy of your resume.
  • There is no need to dress-up and no pre-registration required (this is not an interview).
  • Expect a quick review of your resume (maybe 10-15 minutes max).
  • The critiques offered at a first-come, first served basis.

Employers: We welcome you:

We would be delighted to have your company's participation in Northwest's "Mock" Interview Day! Your involvement and expertise will help Northwest students be better prepared for their upcoming internship and job interviews. For additional information, please contact Stacey Stokes at sstokes@nwmissouri.edu or 660-562-1343.

Candidates: How to participate:

Candidates must sign up through Hire A Bearcat via the Career Services website. Interviews are offered on a first-come, first-serve basis. In order to best serve the most students under current space restrictions, we ask that students sign-up for only ONE interview. Students that do not adhere to this policy will be cancelled from all but one interview schedule.

Please click " Mock" Interview Day: How to sign-up View PDF for a printable set of instructions.

Be prepared:

  • Research the employer you have selected
  • Consider potential interview questions (printable questions for Education majors or Non-education majors ):
    • Review questions that may be asked of you and prepare answers
    • Create a list of questions you have for the employer
  • Select appropriate interview apparel
  • Verify the location and time of your interview ("Mock" Interview Day will be hosted in the J.W. Jones Student Union, other interviews vary by locations)
  • Get a good night sleep

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