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Mock interview

Meaning in job interviews & careers, with examples

nounCommon term

In job interviews & careers, mock interview means: A practice interview used to rehearse and receive feedback.

In Turkish: deneme mülakatı

How it is used

Use for a rehearsal with an adviser, colleague or other practice partner.

Example sentences

  1. The mock interview revealed that my answers lacked specific examples.

    Practice makes weaknesses visible before the actual selection meeting.

  2. We recorded the mock interview so I could review the pace of my answers.

    Reviewing a rehearsal supports targeted improvement.

Common collocations

  • arrange a mock interview
  • mock interview feedback
  • job interviewA formal meeting in which an employer asks a candidate questions to decide whether they are right for a job.
  • professional developmentLearning and training that helps you improve the skills and knowledge you need for your job, such as courses, certifications, conferences or coaching.

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