Mock Interview: A practice interview with a friend, senior or mentor that feels like the real thing.
Example
A senior interviews you for 30 minutes and points out that you speak too fast when explaining your project.
Why Mock Interview matters for IT interns
It is one of the most effective ways to improve before real interviews.
Where you will hear it
You will come across this term while preparing for and attending internship interviews and assessments. If someone uses it and you are not sure what they mean in your project, it is completely fine to ask; every team uses terms a little differently.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Mock Interview?
A practice interview with a friend, senior or mentor that feels like the real thing.
What is an example of Mock Interview?
A senior interviews you for 30 minutes and points out that you speak too fast when explaining your project.
Why does Mock Interview matter for IT interns?
It is one of the most effective ways to improve before real interviews.
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About the author
Dhaivat has 16+ years of experience in the IT industry, working on AI and cloud technologies, project delivery, and engineering leadership. He has interviewed and mentored many interns, wrote The Lost Intern, and runs the non-commercial Career Impact Initiative, mentoring students for free.