mock interview

Mock Interview

Who did you interview with and what is their job title? Elder Johnson, He and his wife are missionaries at the LDS employment resource service center. I took “the career workshop” that they provide when I was searching for a job. 

What was most useful to you about this experience?

I like the fact that our mock interviews were filmed so we could see ourselves; I was also able to see the interviews of the other people who were taking the workshop. After we had seen our interviews we were then critiqued by the class and the teachers.

What was the most difficult question you were asked? Why?

The question that I had the most difficulty coming up with an answer for is; what is your biggest weakness? I never focus or think about my weaknesses, and I wasn’t sure how I was to make a weakness sound like a positive thing. We practiced quite a bit, and now I know how to answer.

What advice would you give to others preparing for an interview?

Doing mock interviews with someone who knows what they are doing helps a lot. Write down possible questions and the answers to those questions. Practice a lot.

Name at least three (3) things you learned.

·         How to prepare for an interview.

·         That talking with your hands is not a bad thing.

·         Silence is not bad. Take your time to respond to their questions, if you take your time you will have better answers. Instead of saying something without thinking.

Name at least three (3) things that can be improved on for your next interview

·         Good posture.

·         Pause and think, instead of talk and think.

·         Improve my answers. Study and write down more possible answers. Until they flow naturally.