Mock Interviews in the Workplace: Giving Interns the Skills They Need for Success

How many people have walked out of an interview wishing they could turn around for a re-do? Mock interviews can provide interns with demonstrations of the types of inquiries that can be expected in a real interview as well as practice in responding to those questions successfully. A simulation that...

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Published inThe journal of effective teaching Vol. 17; no. 3; pp. 23 - 37
Main Authors Huss, Robyn, Jhileek, Tasnuva, Butler, Judy
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Journal of Effective Teaching 2017
Subjects
Employment Interviews
Feedback (Response)
Interviews
Preservice Teachers
Program Effectiveness
Secondary School Teachers
Simulation
Skill Development
Student Attitudes
Student Teachers
Student Teaching
Surveys
Teacher Education Programs
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Summary:How many people have walked out of an interview wishing they could turn around for a re-do? Mock interviews can provide interns with demonstrations of the types of inquiries that can be expected in a real interview as well as practice in responding to those questions successfully. A simulation that occurs in a high-stakes atmosphere with the potential for real consequences is an even more beneficial practice round. This study was conducted with secondary education pre-service teachers during their final semester as student teaching interns, and the mock interviews took place with administrators in their assigned schools. Results are based on anecdotal evidence and surveys that were offered after the mock interview activities were completed.
ISSN:1935-7869