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Mock Interviews

Mock Interview

The CMC offers mock interview sessions for Rawls students. Open to all business majors, these sessions are a great way to prepare for job interviews. The CMC can help you prepare for in-person, phone, and video interviews.

If you are not a Rawls student, you can reach out to the University Career Center for assistance with non-business related mock interviews.

How do I prepare for a face-to-face mock interview?

  1. Make a one-hour appointment with Jamie Pitman through Handshake.
  2. Email Jamie Pitman information about the company/job/ industry you are preparing to interview with.
  3. Dress professionally and treat this as a real interview throughout the process.
  4. Prepare as you would for an interview with an employer.
  5. Arrive to the CMC (BA 119) 10 minutes early

How do I prepare for a telephone mock interview?

  1. Make a one-hour appointment with Jamie Pitman through Handshake
  2. Email Jamie Pitman information about the company/job/ industry you are preparing to interview with.
  3. Get into an environment without distractions.
  4. Have talking points and notes in front of you for your reference.
  5. Be prepared 10 minutes early to receive your interview call.

How do I prepare for a Google Hangout/Skype mock interview?

  1. Make a one-hour appointment with Jamie Pitman through Handshake
  2. Email Jamie Pitman information about the company/job/ industry you are preparing to interview with.
  3. Communicate if you will utilize the Skype interview room in the CMC office or will be elsewhere.
  4. Log on five minutes before your interview time.
  5. Dress professionally and treat this the same as an in-person interview. Remember to consider your background.

Download the CMC Mock Interview Guide

Interview Success

Schedule a Mock Interview

Make a one-hour appointment with Jamie Pitman through Handshake to get started.
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