Job Interviewing Tutorial for Teen Job-Seekers: Practice!

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Teen and Entry-Level Job-Seekers

#4: Engaging in mock and practice interviews.

It's a cliche, but practice does make perfect. The more you practice your interviewing skills -- your responses, your nonverbals -- the better you'll be in the actual job interview.

Anyone can help you with a mock interview, though our first choice would be an adult family member, friend, or teacher -- because these folks have had experience with interviews and can give you some insightful feedback. In a pinch, though, a friend or sibling could also work -- at least in asking you the questions. recording mock interviews

Take mock interviewing one step further and record the interview -- use a flip camera or Webcam. Recording the interview allows YOU to observe your responses and behaviors... and hopefully make adjustments and corrections before the actual interview.

Consider reading more about mock interviews in our article, Best Bet for Job Interview Prep: Rehearsed, Mock, and Videotaped Interviews.

Participating in a few mock interviews is a great way to get prepared for job interviews.

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