Participate in a mock interview.

Participation should include

  • researching the job description
  • determining whether the job description matches your knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs), and whether your KSAs are reflective of the employer’s needs
  • creating possible interview questions
  • using proper interviewing techniques
  • following up with a thank you letter, email, and/or phone call.

Process/Skill Questions:

  • How can a person prepare for a job interview?
  • How should a person conduct himself/herself during a job interview?
  • When can one ask questions during an interview?
  • What specific questions might one ask about the company?
  • Why is it important to research a company prior to an interview?