Instructions for Mock Interviewers
1. The participants will introduce themselves to you, and tell you what job you are applying for - that
way you will be able to role play appropriately. If they get nervous and forget, just simply ask,
“What job are you applying for today?”
2. The first question on the Mock Interview Script asks if they brought a copy of their resume. Some of
the participants have scheduled follow-up appointments for resume assistance, so they might not
have their resumes. Hopefully, we will have had time to prepare resumes the day before. If not,
move on to the next question.
3. Feel free to take plenty of notes, but the participants will receive the form that you use to evaluate
them, so do not write anything on it you would not like them to see.
• You can comment on what they said, if there was anything they mentioned that may be
better to leave out, or something you really liked!
4. As you are giving feedback on “First Impressions” please be gracious in the area of appearance/
grooming. Not all of our participants have the means to dress the way they would like to dress for
an interview. They are given clothing vouchers at the end of graduation.
5. At the end of the interview, ask if they have any questions for you and when you conclude the
interview, stop role playing and take a few minutes to give them immediate feedback. For every
item of critical feedback, please provide an item of positive feedback. If possible, give them
something to work on for the next mock interview.
TIMELINE:
10 minutes for questions
5 minutes for feedback
6. The Facilitator or a volunteer will announce when it is time to move to feedback, and another
announcement when it is time to move to the next interview.
7. There will be 3 interviews lasting 15 minutes each. (10 minutes for questions, 5 minutes for
feedback)
8. Once the third interview is over, you are invited to join the class for the keynote speaker and
graduation celebration. Or, you may excuse yourself at this time.
9. Please be sure to return the Basic Volunteer Application, Mock Interview Scripts, and Feedback
forms. A Volunteer will come around to collect them.
THANK YOU!
Mock Interviews are crucial for our participants success and we appreciate you giving your time to
be a blessing to others!
Mock Interview Script
Interviewer Name
Student Name
10 minutes for questions
Timeline
5 minutes for feedback
Begin the interview with basic introductions/greeting just as you would a normal
interview. An announcement will be made when it is time to move into giving
Instructions feedback or when it is time to move to the next interview. In the space below, you
should write any relevant notes about the students’ answer to the question. There are
specific questions on the back of the form.
Tell me about yourself.
Question 1
Why do you want to work for us?
Question 2
What are your greatest Strengths?
Question 3
What are your greatest Weaknesses?
Question 4
Why did you leave your last job?
Question 5
Tell me about a time when you disagreed with your boss.
Question 6
Please describe a time you were asked to take on more responsibility.
Question 7
Tell me about a time when you worked with a team.
Question 8
Describe a situation when you encountered a difficult customer or teammate.
Question 9
What is your greatest achievement?
Question 10
What questions do you have for me?
BONUS
Feedback What are 2 things the student did well?
1.
2.
Feedback What are 2 things the student can improve next time?
1.
2.
General Impression Circle One: (Rating 1=Poor / 10=Excellent) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
First Impression…
How was their …? Circle One: (Rating 1=Poor / 10=Excellent) Comments
Eye Contact 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Posture 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Handshake 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Dress/Grooming 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Facial Expression
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
*Smile
Voice Volume/
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Word Choice
Level of
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Relaxation
Attitude 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
