Mock Interviews

Jill Mortensen - Activities Director, Ripon High School

Website: asbofriponhighschool.weebly.com

Email: jmortensen@riponusd.net

The Professional Mock Interview

The Virtual Platform

Step 1: Begin with your students researching three different professions of interest. #1 being your top rated choice.
a. For each career choice, write down in a couple sentences why you would like to pursue this job.
b. Homework - research EACH position by answering the following topics:
      1. How long does it take to earn the degree for your job? What kind of degrees/licenses are needed for
   the job?
   2. How much money does this job make?
      3. Where can you find this job offering? Location?
      4. What are some of the duties and responsibilities of your job?
      5. What classes in high school have helped you prepare for the job of interest?

**NOTE - you should begin looking for professionals in January to be prepare for mock interviews in April

Step 2: Teaching & Writing the Resume and Cover Letter
http://asbofriponhighschool.weebly.com/strong-work-ethic.html

Step 3: Creating a website for professionals to access information on how to conduct the mock interview and the various tasks & information needed for the student and professional to be successful.
**RHS uses weebly as our platform, free for student use

Step 4: The letter to recruit professionals to participate. Sent via email.

Step 5: Prepping the Mock Interview paperwork for students to upload onto their site.

Yearlong Timeline for Mock Interviews

Article: The Power of the Mock Interview

Mock Interview Paperwork

1. Cover Letter to Professional discussing aspects to the Event

Helpful tips for students to have a successful interview

2. Student Cover Letter & Resume. Student will need to save as a PDF file to upload to their site.

3. Student questions prepared and sent to professional. 10 total

4. Bank questions for professional to use along with schedule for the 1/2hr interview.

5. Google form - assessment of student in interview
https://forms.gle/edc1VhQVBKq11VbZ6

6. Student complete formal Thank you card for AD to mail after the interview is done. Address of professional only known by AD, not the student.