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For many of the participants, this is the first time the job seeker participates in a professional job interview in the U. S. You will also practice and enhance your own cross-cultural communication skills. This interview can take place by phone or an online virtual platform (Google Hangouts, Skype, Zoom, Teams, etc).  \nFirst, prepare for the mock interview  \n􀀹 Review jobseeker’s resume and job description  \n􀀹 Prepare a list of questions to ask  \n􀀹 Review the feedback form in advance to know what you need to assess from the mock experience  \n􀀹 Decide over email with your jobseeker what the best date, time, and platform to complete the Mock Interview  \nMock Interview Process:  \n\n|  |  | Time |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| Opening | Introductions and ice breaker:\u003Cbr>􀂃 Briefly discuss past interviewing experience\u003Cbr>􀂃 Briefly confirm industry & career target(s)\u003Cbr>􀂃 Any upcoming interviews (to role play)? | 5 minutes |\n| Interview | Target 5 questions:\u003Cbr>Choose from list of questions, OR\u003Cbr>Develop your own targeted questions that follow up on the answers given | 25 minutes |\n| “Okay, the mock interview is officially over, let’s talk about how that went for you…” |  |  |\n| Feedback | Ask for self-assessment. For example:\u003Cbr>􀂃 “So how do you think that went?”\u003Cbr>􀂃 “What do you feel you did well?”\u003Cbr>􀂃 “What do you think you could have done better?” | 10 minutes |\n|  | General thoughts (positive points first) . For example:\u003Cbr>􀂃 “In general, I thought you did well   (discuss few positive things)  “Now I’d like to give you my perceptions and suggestions on how you could improve/become more effective  ” |  |\n|  | Specific feedback:\u003Cbr>􀂃 Content feedback\u003Cbr>􀂃 Delivery feedback |  |\n|  | End with positive reinforcement! |  |\n| Total: 40 minutes |  |  |\n\nAdditional Questions for Mock Interview  \nStart with open-ended question, like: “Tell me a little about yourself”  \nList of Questions  \n1. Why are you interested in (this industry/profession/company)?  \n2. Describe your perfect job for me-what are you doing, with whom, etc. Why?  \n3. What one single event has been your biggest accomplishment? What has been the most challenging experience? Why?  \n4. 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