Title: Participate in a mock job interview.
Course: Introduction to Hospitality, Tourism, and Recreation (16001-18) > Section: Exploring Career Skills for the Hospitality, Tourism, and Recreation Industries

Participation should give students the opportunity to practice interviewing skills. Students should assume a variety of roles to illustrate behaviors both desirable (e.g., professional dress, maintaining eye contact, and asking informed questions) and undesirable (e.g., speaking too softly, failing to answer questions completely).

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

- Why is it important to identify personal strengths and weaknesses?
- How does a job interview benefit the employer and the applicant?
- How can an applicant learn more about the job and the employer before the interview?
- What are the different types of interviews?
- How can relaxation techniques benefit the interviewee?
- What is the benefit of participating in a mock job interview?

Communication

- What is the most important point to communicate during an interview?
- Why is a follow-up letter an important part of the interview process?
- What are the steps to follow when preparing for an interview?
- How can an applicant display confidence and a positive attitude during an interview?

Leadership

- What types of questions are typically asked during the interview?
- What are the follow-up steps after an interview?

Management

- What factors may influence an employer’s impression of an applicant?
- What questions should applicants ask or refrain from asking an interviewer?