Feedback of Mock Interview at the Employment Support Centre, Algonquin College
Preparation is vital for a successful job interview and getting a dream job. Mock interview is one of the best ways to get prepared for a real employment interview. This mock interview was conducted on the 27th of January, 2015 at the Employment Support Centre of Algonquin College. The sample interview questions are structured into four major sections, which are introductory, behavioural, problem/situational and technical questions. At the end of each section, the interviewer suggested better approaches to answer some of the questions in the section. The feedbacks from the interviewer include:
i) When applicant is introducing his/herself, it is important to exclude personal or family information from self-introduction. ii) Clearly state reason(s) for choosing to apply for the position advertized and explain the reason for one’s interest in working with the company. iii) Conduct a thorough research about the company; it is expected of applicants to know some information about the company in advance. There is a need to know the company’s services, departments, mission/goal, areas of expertise, modes of operations, and the names of key officers, among other valuable information. The company’s website and search engines are sources of information about the company. These sources help applicants to answer commonly asked questions such as “Tell me what you know about this company” or Tell me why you
With everlasting interest, enthusiasm to learn, dedication to work and motivation to contribute; given this opportunity I aim to add quality work. I have attached my resume. I appreciate an opportunity to discuss the position in person. Thank you for your time to read my profile and consideration. I look forward to hear
As a UMA student, you are expected to meet with a Mock Interview Specialist to prepare you for your formal interview. During this 45-minute session, you will practice answering questions and gain valuable information on how to professionally present yourself to a potential employer. In order to get credit for this assignment, you MUST schedule your appointment by completing the scheduling form below. If you have already completed a mock interview, still complete the assignment and check the box below. Choose 3 dates within the next 10 days that you would be available to meet with a specialist online in-front of a computer with a webcam. You will be contacted by a UMA Mock
As I prepare for the second year of the master’s program, there are three interviews that I must attend to get into my second year placement. Interviews itself can be challenging because they tend to be unpredictable and nerve-racking. The interview can take place with one interviewer or a panel of interviews. To better prepare for this challenge Professor Sears provided the class with a handout of questions to prepare for the placement interview. The three questions I am struggling with are the following:
The response and application instructions needs in this advertisement, so that applicant can know more about the company and can apply this job through the detail
Moreover, have you heard about (OCR)? And what is afford?. The OCR means On Campus Recruiting and it is an example of Career and Leadership Development Center service that is an opportunity to meet with the employ that is on campus and this event happens only twice in fall and spring. Also, Mock Interview is part of the program that prepares the students and illumes to be ready for the interview and meet the employee whenever face to face, by telephone mock interviews or Skype interview. The interview length is just 30 minutes and it has some steps that the students or alumni should know it before coming to the interview such as knowing their self-ability and
Your audience is your potential employer and your purpose is to show you have thought carefully
I am a hard working employee who is dedicated to get the job done successfully, effectively and efficiently. I have a strong background in business management and a variety of job experience. This has helped me to develop valuable skills and abilities I use in my personal and professional career path.
2. In the left column below, list the skills, experiences, personality traits, etc., that the employer is seeking. In the right column, write phrases and sentences that show your skills, experiences, and traits that qualify you for the job. Provide specific examples from your life, coursework, employment, volunteer work, travel or other experiences.
As a company, their goal is to search for and find the most qualified applicants who are high-performing, highly motivated, and bring with them diverse experiences and talents.
When considering how best to present how I am a good candidate for your company, I also considered that on a marketing level, you Google, have a problem.
I'd like to explain to you why I am more than fit for this job and why I want this job more than anything. First off, the position I am applying within, is fit not only because I enjoy helping others, but also because I care for others, potential clientele. and the professional work environment around me.
I believe that I am the right candidate for this postion because of my detailed
Even though it is only a few sentences, it is the key to displaying my knowledge of both my skills and goals as a future employee. It is also a way to show that I read their job description and I have acknowledged that I have the skills they are looking for in an employee. My language is very formal and professional, which implies that I am a mature person who is looking to take their position seriously. It also might imply that I am a skilled writer who can manage writing in a clear yet eloquent way that can effectively communicate to their adult audience. Through clearly stating my objective for seeking a position, I am expressing ethos/credibility through emphasizing dynamism by showing that I am educated, confident, and enthusiastic to take on the job at hand.
The overall experience of mock interview was great. It turned out really well than I thought. I thought I might do badly when I answer the questions. I worried that I will make mistakes and couldn’t answer the questions during the interview. The feedbacks that I received from a staff member can help me with my future interview preparation. Her feedbacks gave me more idea of how to answer the questions, make it more professional, and persuade
The mock interview has given me the ability to always be prepared. I am a recent college graduate and have no experience in interviewing for a future career. The mock interview gives me guidance on what type of questions are going to be asked an ahead of time, how I look when I respond, and how well prepared I am with the deliverance of me answer. The interviewer is only going to let me interview once. Therefore, I need to make it could.