The Career Center Mock Interview Mentor Program is a paid internship and leadership experience that provides students the opportunity to gain professional experience by researching and conducting mock interviews. The Mock Interview Program is a service for students and recent alumni to practice interview skills and receive feedback on their performance. The objective of the program is to provide a quality, professional mock interviewing experience and enhance students’ professional communication.
What Does a Mock Interview Mentor (MIM) Do?
Mock Interview Mentors (MIMs) facilitate in-person, phone, or Zoom mock interviews for current FSU students and recent alumni.
A Mock Interview Mentor (MIM) Intern will be responsible for:
- Executing 5-7 mock interviews per week for undergraduate students, graduate students and recent alumni
- Tailoring specific mock interview questions based on submitted resumes or personal statements
Some industries and job functions may require research in order to provide a quality mock interview experience - Assisting the Career Center during large recruitment and student engagement events.
What are the internship Time Requirements?
MIMs can select either an 8, 10 or 12 hour-per-week internship depending on the students weekly schedule and/or if academic credit is desired (NOTE: academic credit is optional and varies by college). If academic credit is not an option through an academic college, Mock Interview Mentors will enroll in the Experience Recognition Program offered through the Career Center.
|
Internship Option |
Academic Credit Hours (if desired) |
Number of One Hour Interviews per week |
Prep Time for Interviews per week |
Intern Check-in |
|
8 |
1 |
5 |
2-3 |
1 |
|
10 |
2 |
6 |
3-4 |
1 |
|
12 |
3 |
7 |
4-5 |
1 |
What are Key Dates and the Timeline for this Internship?
Internship Hiring Timeline:
Applications submissions due: November 15th, 2021
Applications will be reviewed: November 19th, 2021
Virtual Interviews will be held: November 30th – December 3rd
Offers will be made to candidates: December 13th, 2021
Candidates who do not receive an offer will be placed on a waiting list in the instance a MIM position opens. All candidates on the waitlist will receive an offer or notification of final status no later than December 13th.
If selected, Mandatory Training will take place via Canvas and in-person on January 4th, 8:30am - 5:00pm
The Application Process
Mock Interview Mentors (MIMs) are recruited and selected at the end of Spring and Fall semesters for the following Fall and Spring semesters, respectively. Students must submit an application and resume through NoleNetwork in order to be considered for the program. Applicants willing to commit to two semesters will be given priority consideration as candidates.
Questions? Contact Shereada Harrell at shereada.harrell@fsu.edu or 850-644-9779
