"Mock" Interview Day
Thursday, September 29, 2011
Deadline to Register: Friday, September 23 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.
Printable how to sign-up instructions
How to prepare
Day of event
What are "Walk-In" Resume Review Sessions?
Employers
"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.
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 
for a printable set of instructions.
- Research the employer you have selected
- Consider the types of interview questions that will potentially be asked and prepare answers
- Create a list of questions you have for the employer
- Select appropriate interview apparel
- Get a good night sleep
- Arrive 10-15 minutes early for your interview.
- Upon arrival, verify your participation by signing-in at the Career Services table located at the top of the main stairway. You will be directed to your interview room.
"Walk-In" Resume Review Sessions:
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.
Stop by for your "Walk-in" resume critique, Thursday, September 29th 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 5-10 minutes max).
- The critiques offered at a first-come, first served basis.
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.
