A mock interview is like a rehearsal before the big performance, it doesn’t guarantee perfection, but it boosts your readiness and confidence. Whether done with a friend, mentor, or professional, each practice session sharpens your skills and helps you walk into the real interview feeling prepared, not petrified.
Yes, a mock interview is a practice before the actual interview, it helps us to boost our confidence, correct our answers , and reduce anxiety, improve communication skills, and the way we present ourselves. Performing mock interview or preparing for viva with friends is closely related. Being confident in whatever you say is the biggest lesson, I have learned from mock interview.
I feel, people who like to have a structural framework pertaining to their interview, they can mostly get benefitted from these mock interviews, as this process can help in reducing anxiety and assist in polishing their answers, so they know that they are confident enough to face the interview. I personally perform well in the raw energy of “first takes”, as rehearsals have never worked for me. I feel practice takes away my spontaneity, and overloads my mind with several scripts. I mostly prefer my delivery to be authentic and when the ideas and conversations flow naturally I feel comfortable in that zone more. Overall, it is more about knowing whether our confidence grows through planned precision or it emerges from the unplanned momentum and then choosing the preparation style accordingly.
Mock interview are important as through them we can learn about what can we improve, what are the mistake we are doing,it increases our confidence . So , better to give mock interview than the real interview first
Absolutely agree! Mock interviews are very important. They boost confidence and help us polish our responses. I’ve tried both friends and mentors for mock sessions, and each has its own value. Professionals add a realistic touch, while friends keep it casual.
Yes, I totally agree with this. Mock interviews really help us feel more confident and prepared. I tried one with a senior before my last interview, and it showed me how much I needed to improve. Getting feedback on small things like tone and posture was very useful.
I think doing 2–3 mock interviews is good enough to feel ready. Practicing with someone experienced gives better insights than just doing it alone.The biggest lesson I learned was to stay calm and not rush my answers.
Mock interviews can really helps in improving your confidence, reducing errors and also gives you the exposure to the realistic situation of the interviews.
One thing I’ve discovered is the fact that it’s far more essential to build confidence than to master every response. Even one mock interview may reduce anxiety, but up to 5 in realistic settings, with some recorded for review, seems to yield the most beneficial outcomes, based on research.
Mock interviews are a great way to build confidence, sharpen communication, and spot weak areas before the real thing. Practicing early makes us more prepared and calm when it truly counts.
