How To Prepare For A Mock Interview

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How To Prepare For A Mock Interview
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• Mock interviews for university applicants are not
  dissimilar to those conducted by employers for
  potential employees, but naturally when held for
  students, the interviews are held with a tutor
  instead. The good thing about such mock
  interviews is that students are given detailed
  feedback once they are over and can learn ways in
  which they can improve their performance for the
  real interview.
• Since getting into esteemed universities is so
  important to the applicant, these interviews can
  be extremely worthwhile and not only enable you
  to prepare better for the real interview but can
  give you a taste of what is expected of you
  should you become a successful entrant to the
  course of your choice, at the university of your
  choice.

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• Group tutorials may also be held after the mock
  interviews, in which students can work together
  as a group to discuss current events or
  philosophical conundrums for example, and these
  can be effective in highlighting those candidates
  who may be performing better. This can go on to
  show other candidates how they may improve, and
  which elements of their application may need
  further work when compared to their colleagues.

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• Preparation tips for your mock interview
• View other mock interviews online
• Doing so can give you a better idea of what is
  expected of you, and can help you to prepare for
  what questions you may be asked etc.
• Dress appropriately
• It may be a mock interview, but you still want to
  give a good impression, and dressing scruffily or
  too casually will not do you any favours.

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• Dont be late!
• It goes without saying that tardiness will not
  put you in anyones good books and so set a good
  example by showing up in plenty of time for your
  interview.
• Use some relaxation techniques
• If you often get stressed or unsettled when it
  comes to important events, it can make a real
  difference if you try to relax before the
  interview. This can be achieved in multiple ways,
  but ultimately comes down to personal preference
  and what works best for the individual some may
  meditate or listen to their favourite tracks
  while on the journey to the interview.

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• Dont leave your personality at home!
• Your individual character will be of interest to
  the mock interviewer as well as your skills and
  knowledge, so dont forget to let a bit of your
  personality shine through.
• Mock interviews for college or university
  applicants can give students an idea of what the
  real interview will be like, and what is likely
  to be expected of them. This enables them to
  prepare fully and work on any issues that the
  mock interviewer may have brought to their
  attention.

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• Ideally, mock interviews should leave applicants
  feeling far more confident of their chances of
  getting a place on the course of their choice and
  should give them the upper hand over other
  candidates.

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