Practice Interview Tips and Techniques

Do you have a job interview coming up? Even if you don't have an interview scheduled yet, but you are job searching, it's a good idea to practice interviewing.

The more you practice, the better your interview skills will be and the better prepared you'll be when it's time for real job interviews.

Reviewing interview tips, taking the time to review possible interview questions, taking part in a mock interview, and practicing on your own or with a friend, will all help to reduce interview stress and boost your confidence.

Practice Interviewing at Home

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You can rehearse for an interview at home by yourself or with a friend or family member. There are simple ways to practice including, using flash cards, dressing in interview clothes to practice, and recording yourself interviewing, then playing it back to see how you did.

Practice Answering Job-Specific Interview Questions

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Review interview questions for a variety of different occupations, types of jobs, and types of interviews. There are also examples of the best interview answers you can use to get ideas for your own interview responses.

Taking the time to practice responding to job-specific questions will help you prepare to promote your qualifications for the job.

Practice Answering General Interview Questions

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A good way to practice interviewing is to review the different types of possible interview questions you will be asked during a job interview, so you can practice responding. You don't need to memorize answers, but you could write down your responses or take notes so you are comfortable answering a variety of different questions during an actual interview.

Schedule a Mock Interview

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A mock interview is a simulation of an actual job interview. It provides you with an opportunity to practice for an interview with a career counselor or career coach, and to receive feedback and tips on improving your interviewing skills so you'll be well equipped to handle an actual interview.

The interviewer may use a semi-structured interview format which provides for a more fluid conversation and time for questions and answers. 

Take Advantage of Mock Interview Questions

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If you are using a mock interview to prepare for a job interview you have scheduled with a company, the interviewer may be able to ask you actual questions that are asked by hiring managers at the company in addition to more general interview questions.

Review Interview Preparation Tips

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Preparing for a job interview includes how to get ready for the interview, how to take time off to interview, what to bring to the job interview, and key points to keep in mind during and after the interview.

Review Phone Interview Preparation Tips

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How to prepare and practice for a telephone interview including phone interview tips and techniques including how to get ready for a phone interview, how to set-up an interview space at home, and how to answer phone interview questions.

Guide to Successful Job Interviewing

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Using a job interview guide to a great way to make sure you are ready to ace your interviews. A guide to job interviewing includes everything you need to know, including getting ready for an interview, the different types of job interviews companies use to evaluate applicants, what to wear, and the best way to send a thank you note and follow up after the interview.

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