Mock Interviews
What is a Mock Interview?
- Engage in a 60 minute live, customized interview in-person.
- Get instant, personalized feedback from a Coach in preparation for real interviews.
Who can schedule a Mock Interview?
Current undergraduate or graduate students enrolled in an on-campus degree program are eligible and can make appointments using our online system.
Alumni are also eligible for one year post-graduation, but will need to call 217-333-0820 to schedule. Alumni pursuing health professions are eligible at any time after graduation (one year limit does not apply).
Limit: One Mock Interview per student, per semester.
Cancelled or no-show appointments are allowed to reschedule, but frequent cancellations/no-shows may be subject to a block from the service (at staff discretion).
NOTE: Mock Interviews are unavailable during the summer and over winter, fall, and spring breaks. Make a coaching appointment or use Big Interview online for additional interview practice.
This service is open to all eligible persons regardless of race, color, or national origin. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request, please contact careercenter@illinois.edu.
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Who will I meet with during the Mock Interview?
Our Mock Interview Coaches are well-trained professionals from a vast amount of graduate programs from Labor and Employer Relations to Engineering.
Mock Interview Coaches prepare and deliver customized mock interviews for students by providing instant feedback to individuals seeking to practice interviewing and improve their interviewing skills.
- Positive Attitude: Treat your mock interview as though it is the real thing (prepare, arrive early)
- An updated copy of your resume
- The job description for the interview you’re practicing for, if applicable
- A simulated interview with customized questions based on the information you provide
- Feedback reviewing strengths and areas to improve
- Helpful resources
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Confidentiality Statement
The Career Center is not a confidential resource. If you disclose contemplating harm to self or others or past experiences of harm (such as...but not limited to... self-harm, suicide ideation/threat, harassment, sexual assault, dating/domestic violence, etc.), our staff must follow university reporting guidelines and procedures. If you would like to speak to a confidential resource, here is a list of confidential resources for you to utilize:
Confidential Advisors @ WRC
(217) 333-3137
Counseling Center
(217) 333-3704
McKinley Health Center
(217) 333-2705
Rape Advocacy Counseling & Education Services (R.A.C.E.S.)
(217) 384-4444
Courage Connection (Domestic Violence)
(217) 384-4390