Post-Interview Reflection

     After completing my mock interview, I felt like it overall went very well. I did not get flustered and was able to get my point across as well as I had hoped. I remained calm and was able to speak clearly and answer each question to the best of my ability. Prior to the interview, I reviewed each of the articles posted on blackboard in order to adequately prepare myself for whatever questions may be asked. I practiced some of the questions by speaking out loud what I would say in an interview. This helped calm my nerves and made me feel better prepared. 

    Throughout the interview, the only aspect that went differently than I was expecting was technological difficulties. I have had few interviews over video camera and this one was not without faults. We had internet troubles and at one point I was alone in the breakout room and this made me feel uncomfortable. I was not sure what to do with myself! Eventually, the interviewer came back and all was well. Something I would have changed about what I did during this interview would be remembering to ask questions at the end to show my interest in the company and the position I am interviewing for. I had a difficult time because I was unable to research the facility prior to my interview since it was not a real interview, so I was caught off guard and did not have any questions prepared. I know that this is something that is important in interviews and I will want to incorporate this in the real-world. 

    This mock interview was a very good learning experience. I have not had much interview experience and it has been a long time since I have participated in one. This interview made me realize how prepared I am for a job and how much I have learned in the last two years of graduate school. Additionally, I learned how important it is for me to stay calm. Since I knew this was not for a real job, I was able to stay calm and rationalize my thoughts and this is something I need to work on for future interviews.