Media Industry-Mock Interviews Preparation

Media Industry-Mock Interviews Prep

A mock interview is a practice interview of a job or university interview.

-helps with answering difficult questions

-develop strategies 

-improve skills in communication

-reduces stress or nerves about the actual interview

-receive feedback

How to prepare for an interview 

-Research company-Interviewers may ask about the history of the company, company strengths or company policy. It is important to research so you are prepared for this.
-Make sure to sell yourself and push why you’re right for the job
-Pick scenarios where you have shown different skills 
-Look up common interview questions
-Prepare a question for your interviewer
-Be assertive 
-Practice with friends or family
-Make notes and read through them

-Plan your route!!

-Plan what you need to bring (eg. Identification, bank account details, right to work, national insurance number, rebooked holidays, previous qualifications )

-get a good nights sleep

What to wear to an interview

-Smart casual

-Whatever you feel comfortable in

-it its better to be too smart than too casual

-make sure clothes are ironed and shoes are clean