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The Mock Interview

The Mock Interview. Edna Dudley, Chief, Data Services Branch (MITS) Reginald Franklin , Program Manager, Philadelphia Accounts Management, AM Operations (W&I) Fred Hodge, Director, Atlanta Submission Processing (W&I)

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The Mock Interview

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  1. The Mock Interview Edna Dudley, Chief, Data Services Branch (MITS) Reginald Franklin, Program Manager, Philadelphia Accounts Management, AM Operations (W&I) Fred Hodge,Director, Atlanta Submission Processing (W&I) Cecille Jones, Acting Director, Electronic Tax Administration and Refundable Credits (W&I)

  2. Proper Preparation Prevents Poor Performance I Have An Interview! Now What?

  3. Mock Interview mock in·ter·view Definition: practice interview for skill development:  a simulated interview, designed to develop or test the communication skills of the interviewee

  4. Why Should I Have A Mock Interview? • Mock Interviews Help You: • Practice phrasing your answers • Practice your presentation skills • Learn to focus your answers • Evaluate your ability to interview with poise and confidence • Obtain constructive feedback • Builds confidence

  5. The Time Is Now Don’t wait until the mock interview is scheduled to begin preparing. • Put together a work history – keep it updated • Prepare a list of experiences and accomplishments – keep it updated • Determine the message you want to send.

  6. Traditional (Typically Bargaining Unit Jobs) What do you think? How could you? If you had to? (approach from the hypothetical) “How would you meet an unreasonable deadline?” Types Of Interviews

  7. Types Of Interviews • Behavioral (Typically Non-Bargaining Unit Jobs) • Give us an example when? • Walk us through a time? • Describe? (approach from past experience) “Tell us about a time when you had to meet an unreasonable deadline?”

  8. Before The Mock Interview • Choose a seasoned interviewer when possible • Review the position description/CJE’s • Develop examples that illustrate qualifications • Develop a list of practice questions

  9. During The Mock Interview • Dress as you would for the actual interview (boosts confidence) • Take your time responding to the questions • Ask for clarification if you don’t understand a question • Tailor interview responses to the job • Give complete answers (Use the S.T.A.R model) Situation or Task Action Result

  10. During The Mock Interview • Be aware of body language and non-verbal actions • Be assertive and promote yourself • Be energetic and enthusiastic • Allow for spontaneity in answering follow-up questions • Be specific • Stay focused • Avoid criticizing your co-workers or supervisors • Take the interview seriously • Relax!

  11. After the Mock Interview • Get feedback from the interviewer • Get clarification on the feedback • Review the feedback and make adjustments where necessary • Schedule additional mock interview if time permits

  12. Final Thoughts Will you enter your next interview with that “deer in the headlights” look or with a confident, successful aura? One or more practice interviews could determine how you’ll appear to your next potential boss. It’s all up to you!!!!

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