Mock interview

A mock interview is an emulation of a job interview used for training purposes. The interview tries to resemble a real interview as closely as possible, and provides experience for the candidate. The mock interview helps the job applicant learn what is expected in a job interview, and improves the applicant's self-presentation. Mock interviews are often videotaped, and the candidate is shown the tape after the session, along with feedback from the interviewer. The mock interview coach can provide feedback on aspects of the interview process. Mock interviews are most common for job interviews, but may also be used to train public figures to handle interrogations by journalists. Some organizations have mock interviews to help students prepare for job interviews. Many schools have mock interview training days, often organized by career and guidance counselors, to help students prepare for job interviews. While the usual sense is an exercise done as a form of preparation prior to applying for jobs, there is another sense of the term which describes a playful or non-serious interview.