Mock Interview Day: Thursday, March 26, 2026
Mock Interview Day provides high school juniors and seniors with authentic, one-on-one interview practice led by professionals from the community, helping students prepare for internships, employment, and postsecondary opportunities.
During short, structured interviews, volunteers review student resumes, ask interview-style questions, and offer constructive, individualized feedback. Conversations focus on resume preparation, communication skills, professionalism, and overall readiness, giving students the opportunity to practice articulating their experiences, strengths, and career interests in a supportive, low-pressure setting.
The event takes place at the Elkhart Area Career Center and serves students across a wide range of career programs. Volunteers may interview multiple students throughout the session, providing broad impact while also having the opportunity to identify potential interns or future employees and strengthen connections to EACC’s emerging talent pipeline.
Mock Interview Day will have a morning session (8:30–10:45 AM) and afternoon session (12:15–2:30 PM). Participants can register for either or both sessions.
Why participate as a professional?
- Help students practice real-world interview skills
- Provide feedback that builds confidence and readiness
- Identify potential interns or future employees
- Strengthen connections between your organization and local skilled, entry-level talent
- Make a direct, measurable impact on students’ career readiness in a short time commitment
- Help students experience real interview expectations before the stakes are high
What students gain:
- One-on-one interview experience with a professional
- Feedback on communication, professionalism, and preparedness
- Increased confidence before internships and jobs interviews
- Practice discussing skills, interests, and career goals
- Opportunity to network with and connect to industry partners
- Reduced interview anxiety through practice and supportive feedback
- Actionable feedback they can immediately apply to future interviews
Event Details
- Mock interviews will have morning (8:30-10:45 AM) and afternoon (12:15-2:30 PM) sessions, and workplace participants will be asked to arrive 15 minutes prior the start of the session.
- Each interview will be 5-15 minutes long. The number of students each workplace participant will interview will vary, based on the number of volunteers.
- Participants will be provided with the student's resume, suggested interview questions, and a scoring rubric. Participants are welcome to use their own questions.
- Participants do not need to be in a hiring role at their workplace to participate in our mock interviews. All materials and instructions will be provided.
- Workplace participants can attend morning, afternoon, or both sessions.
- Interviews will take place across EACC's campus, including six locations. Interview assignments and details will be shared at a later date. Map of EACC Campus: EACC Campus Map (2 pages).
