Practice interviews
Why Career and Professional Development offers practice interviews:
We support your preparation for success for any type of career-related interview, which includes interviews for:
- Experience during college, such as an internship, field study, co-op, or other.
- Post-graduation job
- Scholarship
- Admission to graduate or professional school
What is a practice interview?
- A practice interview is an opportunity to verbalize after you have prepared and given thought to your responses to typical interview questions.
- Before a practice session, use our interviewing skills guide to prepare for what to expect.
Practice interview options:
| Two practice interview options: | (1) Appointment with an advisor | (2) VMock |
|---|---|---|
| WHAT: | Verbal practice interview with an advisor. Followed by self-evaluation and feedback from the advisor. |
We offer a new web-based verbal interview practice tool. See VMock. |
| FOR WHOM: | Virginia Tech students and alumni within two years of graduation. | Currently enrolled Virginia Tech students. |
| WHEN: | By appointment during business hours. Schedule an appointment. | 24/7/365 |
| PREPARATION: | Before your practice interview, use our interviewing skills guide, and think through your potential responses to typical interview questions. The practice interview is your opportunity to verbally practice, after thinking and preparing in advance. | Same. |
| LOCATION: | By phone, zoom, or in person at Smith Career Center. | Wherever you have Internet and webcam. |
| GROUPS / CLASSES: | Not for group and class assignments. Faculty and staff: please see group/class assignments for practice interviews. |
Ideal for group and class assignments. Review and feedback options. |
| REQUIRED THAT STUDENTS USE? | No. | No. |