Mock Interview Day
Mock Interview Day
Mock interviews are a great way to gain experience, practice interview skills, receive feedback, and improve performance.
Students can practice their interviewing skills with some of RIT's employer partners. Through one-on-one guidance, students participate in a 20-minute virtual mock interview followed by a 10-minute review from the interviewer.
Mock interviews are designed to help students feel comfortable while demonstrating their communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. For a more authentic and meaningful experience, the mock interview begins with basic questions and may move toward technical or industry-specific questioning based on the student's academic background, career goals, and level of experience.
Student Information
Sign-up
Registration opens for undergraduate students on Tuesday, September 8, at 9 a.m. and for graduate students on Thursday, September 8, at 9 a.m. Registration closes on Friday, September 11, at 4 p.m.
- Log in to RIT Career Connect.
- Upload an updated resume and save it as your Default Resume.
- Click "Events" at the top right of the page.
- Search "Mock Interview" to view various mock interview sessions.
- Choose a session and click "Attend" on the right side of the page.
- Click the ˅ arrow and choose an available time slot. Students may only register for two time slots.
Visit the Career Resource Library in Career Connect for Mock Interview Days Student Sign Up Directions and common FAQs.
Cancellations
If you need to cancel your scheduled mock interview, follow the steps below:
Canceling BEFORE the close date - 9/11/2026:
- Log in to Career Connect
- Click on “Attendance”
- Click “Attending or Waitlisted”
- Open the event
- Click "Cancel"
Canceling AFTER the close date - 9/11/2026:
- Email cadoce@rit.edu as soon as possible so we may contact the employer representative
Interpreting Services
Students are responsible for requesting interpreting services. To submit requests, visit https://myaccess.rit.edu.
Employer Information
This opportunity allows employer volunteers to help students prepare for internships, co-ops, and full-time careers by sharing their professional expertise and insights, while also increasing their organization's visibility on campus and connecting with talented students as they prepare to enter the workforce.
Flexible Participation Options
Volunteers may choose to conduct mock interviews:
- Virtually using their organization’s platform of choice, or
- On campus at RIT in one of our state-of-the-art interview rooms located in the Bausch & Lomb Center
- Any Amount of Time Makes a Difference
Whether volunteers can participate for one hour or a full day, their time and expertise can make a lasting impact on a student's confidence and career readiness.
While our office promotes Mock Interview Days on specific dates, volunteers are welcome to conduct mock interviews with students at any time during the semester. If you'd like to tailor your volunteer experience to fit your schedule, please contact us to discuss available options.
Sign-up
Sign up through RIT Career Connect. Follow the steps below:
- Log into your RIT Career Connect account. If you do not have a Career Connect account, please email Career Services at careerservices@rit.edu.
- Click "Request Information Session" near the bottom of the page.
- Under Information Session Type, use the ˅ arrow and select "Mock Interview Days."
- Complete required fields indicated with a red asterisk.
- Click "Submit."
You will receive your schedule and student resumes the day before your scheduled mock interviews.