Mock Interview Program

Career Services offers the Mock Interview Program for currently enrolled Virginia Tech students to assist you in preparing for an interview that you may have with an employer or a graduate school program. The mock interview is a practice interview for which you prepare in advance.

Documents you'll need ready before you register:

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Prior to registering for a date and time for your mock, you must have in Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx) or PDF (.pdf) format:
• Your resume (150 KB maximum file size)
• The job description OR graduate program description (150 max.)

You'll be prompted to upload both of the above as you register online!

It is optional to submit:
• Additional information such as practice questions, a cover letter, writing samples. (150 KB max.)

When mocks can happen:

You'll see a menu of available future dates when you register online.
Your mock cannot take place on the same day you register.

What if none of the times work for me?

Interview Stream is a web-based practice interview program, which could provide an alternative for you.
Or you can call our office at 540-231-6241 during office hours to explore alternatives.

What if I'm not a currently-enrolled student, but am an alumnus/alumna or work for Virginia Tech?

Interview Stream is a web-based practice interview program, which IS open to anyone with a Virginia Tech PID and password, so is an alternative for you.

Alumni who need VT PID and password help, see:
Alumni Association instructions on VT PID + password.
Career Services has no control over or access to VT PIDs and passwords.

Length of appointment and what happens

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Your appointment will be scheduled to last for one hour.  Your interview will be 30-45 minutes and the remaining time will be used for you and your advisor to discuss and critique your interview and to address questions you may have. Your interview may be video recorded onto a miniDVD+, and may be reviewed at the end of your mock interview to ensure that you are making the most effective presentation of your skills, abilities, and professionalism.  If you are interested, you may take the copy of the video with you for your own personal viewing.

Advance preparation

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Thoroughly and carefully read the Mock Interview Guidebook (Microsoft Word docx) to assist you in preparing for your Mock Interview, and PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE!

Arrival time, attire & location

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Arrive 10-15 minutes early for the scheduled mock interview; dress in interview attire. Come to the Smith Career Center reception desk on the first floor to check in.

Caution on mock interviews for class assignments:

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Mock Interviews for class assignments will not be given during finals week.  It is your responsibility to get your mock interview completed in a timely fashion, which meets your instructor’s deadline.

Cancellations

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All cancellations must be made at least 24 hours in advance; so the cancellation is logged no later than the business day prior to the appointment. For example, cancellation of a Monday interview must be made, at latest, on Friday, the business day prior.
If you need to cancel your mock interview, for any reason, cancel online here or use the link provided in your confirmation e-mail. When you cancel, you will be prompted to release your time slot. You have the opportunity to register for another mock interview time slot, if you desire.

No-Show Policy

If you do not show up for your scheduled mock interview and/or alert Career Services 24 hours in advance, per cancellation rules above, that you cannot attend, you will be blocked from scheduling future mock interviews.

Contact for questions:
Career Services
Smith Career Center
540-231-6241