LinkedIn Mock Interview Prep PDF

Mock Interviews Prep
What is the purpose of Mock Interviews?

● Practice with an experienced interviewer.
● Expand your network.
● Practice video interviewing.
Mock Interviews
● 2 rounds of interviews – 50 minutes each.
● The volunteer will act as the hiring for the job seeker’s target job.
■ 10 MIN résumé review.
■ 20 MIN interview.
■ 10 MIN verbal feedback.
■ 5 MIN complete form.
■ 5 MIN break.
● Follow my cues on the ZOOM messenger to keep rounds on time.
● Ask your volunteer for their email to send a thank you email and connect on LinkedIn.
● Do not leave your breakout room until I ask you to join the job seeker’s waiting
room.
Schedule
9:30 A.M. – Zoom video conference opens. Refresher on the event format.
9:40 A.M. – First round of mock interviews.
● 10 MIN – Volunteer reviews the job seeker’s résumé & job description.
● 20 MIN – Volunteer conducts the mock interview with the job seeker.
● 10 MIN – Volunteer gives feedback to the job seeker on their interviewing skills.
● 5 MIN – Volunteer completes the mock interview evaluation form.
● 5 MIN – Break
10:30 A.M. – Second round with a new job seeker/interviewer.
11:20 A.M. – Group debrief.
11:30 A.M. – Event ends.
Interviewing Tips
● Log into the video conference 10-15 minutes early.
● Have smart questions about the position and the company.
● Research the company.
● Dress nice to put yourself into the professional mindset.
● Speak confidently.
● Have a printed copy of the job description with the qualifications you meet highlighted,
along with a list of STAR stories related to the qualifications.
● Have a copy of your résumé to refer to with qualifications for the job highlighted.
● Follow up with a thank you email. Ask for your interviewer’s email during the feedback
session.
● Always keep in mind what is in it for them.
● Don’t leave the breakout room until I invite you to the waiting room.
ZOOM Video Conference
● Opt in to “Join with Video” and “Join with Computer Audio”.
● Follow the cues at the bottom of the screen to ensure the round ends on time.
● At the end of the verbal feedback, I will take you out of the volunteer’s breakout room
and into the waiting room.
Screenshots
Breakout Rooms
Interviews
Today we will be dealing with two challenging questions:
● Tell me about yourself.
● Why do you want to work at ABC company?
Our goal? To be interview-ready for mock interviews on Friday.
Tell Me About Yourself
Use the following when responding:
● A concise, enthusiastic response, ideally less than a minute, and no more than 2
minutes.
● What are your primary selling points for this job?
■ The number of years of experience in a particular industry or area of
specialization.
■ Highlight special training and technical skills.
● Why are you interested in this position right now?
■ Indicate why you are looking for a new challenge and why you feel this role is the
best next step.
Example
“I’m an innovative HR manager with 8 years of experience managing all aspects of the HR
function – from recruiting to training to benefits – for a company of 80 employees. I love
managing teams and taking care of employees, and I’m now ready for a more challenging
role at a large company.”
Breakout Rooms Practice
Create a response to the question: “Tell me about yourself.”
● Your professional background and top qualities that align with the target job.
● A relevant accomplishment from a previous job or project.
● A statement about why you want to work for this organization.
Practice. Practice. Practice.
With a partner:
● Go into the role of the interviewer.
● Ask the TMAY question.
● Switch roles.
● 5 minutes per person.
Interview Measures
● Did they answer the question?
● Was it clear, concise, and cohesive?
● How was their body language, eye contact, and posture?
● Did they present confidently?
● Did they connect to why they wanted to work for the company?
Why Work There?
Why do you want to work for ABC company?
● “For the money.”
● “It seems like a nice place to work.”
● “My cousin Fred works for you, and he says the benefits are great.”
What’s Wrong with Those Answers?
● The previous answers don’t stand out to the employer because they aren’t about the
employer.
● They focus on the benefits the job offers to you.
● While the employer probably wants you to be happy in your role, they don’t care about
the benefit to you at this point. They want to know the benefit to them if they hire you.
What’s Wrong?
● The answers do not demonstrate your understanding of the employer and their needs.
● The employer wants to know that you are really interested in the job and company, and
a vague or self-focused answer doesn’t show that interest.
Do Your Homework
Get to know the company you will talk to:
● Latest news.
● Culture.
● Goals.
● Products.
● Challenges.
● Needs.
Resources
● Company website.
● LinkedIn.
● Google search.
● Glassdoor.
Example
“This firm has the reputation of being one of the leading accounting firms in this state, with
a list of impressive customers as well as high customer satisfaction rates. Your partners
are frequent speakers at national conferences, advocating strong security measures to
protect financial transaction and information.
These are signs that this firm is a leader, not a follower. With my background in
cybersecurity, I’m very interested in applying the newest technology plus common-sense
practices to keep this sensitive information as safe as possible.”
Breakout Room Practice
Create a response to the question: “Why do you want to work here?”
● Conduct online research.
● Does the company have innovative products, a reputation as a stellar employer or a
leader in the industry?
● A statement on what you can contribute?
Practice. Practice. Practice.
With a partner:
● Go into the role of the interviewer.
● Ask the “Why do you want to work here?” question.
● Switch roles.
● 5 minutes per person.
Interview Measures
● Did they answer the question?
● Was it clear, concise, and cohesive?
● How was their body language, eye contact, and posture?
● Did they present confidently?
● Did they connect to why they wanted to work for this company?

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