Personal Narrative: My Mock Interview

For my mock interview with career services, I chose to submit the job description listed for a Nutritionist for the SMOC organization. I found this particular job description most interesting because it is related to the health studies degree, but also incorporates the aspect of nutrition, which I have a personal interest in. I thought it would be most beneficial to practice and get feedback on a job that I would most like to be considered for when I begin the search process. The entire experience with career services felt like a real interview from start to finish. I met with the career counselor Blair Sylvia. Blair was very professional from the beginning. She greeted me out in the waiting room and directed me into her office where she jumped right into the interview. There were a few questions that she asked me that I did not feel quite as confident or prepared to answer, and she allowed me to revisit them at the end. Once the interview was over, Blair gave me her feedback. I really value a lot of the information she gave me. I had initially been worried that I came across as nervous and unprepared. Blair actually said she felt confidence from me and thought that I was well spoken. She
I think that it can be a little awkward at first doing the role play. I will admit that I felt a little silly in the beginning, but I am glad that I had the opportunity to work on my interviewing skills. Not only did it help me improve on my areas of weakness, but it also showed me my strengths. I think it was important, especially for someone like myself, to hear positive feedback. I feel in order to prepare someone for the most successful interview it is important make sure that they feel ready and confident. I definitely felt that the mock interview was a step in the right direction to prepare for the interview