Participation should give students the opportunity to practice
- presenting a professional appearance
- desirable interviewing skills (e.g., maintaining eye contact, speaking clearly and asking informed questions, wearing appropriate clothing and accessories, demonstrating professional demeanor)
- preparing questions to ask the interviewer
- demonstrating knowledge of the company and the position.
Whenever possible, students should be interviewed by industry professionals and receive feedback from them as to what the employer’s expectations are in an interview. Interviews may be conducted virtually (i.e., online), by phone, or in person.