Mock interview experience

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 My mock interview experience was overall pleasant and beneficial. I found that googling interview questions and practicing them to myself was the best way to prepare. Something that I was not expecting was that the interviewer gave me some helpful advice as to how to properly interview over Zoom. She gave me tips to try and find some place with the best lighting because it is important for the interviewer to be able to see your facial expressions as clear as possible. The next time I am interviewed I will be sure to do more research on the job so that I can ask more questions regarding the facility. Something that I learned through this process is that it is important to make connections between my coursework and my work experience in order to give the interviewer a full picture of the person that I am. Overall, I enjoyed my experience with the mock interview and plan to use my feedback to enhance my readiness for the workforce.

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