MSA MOCK INTERVIEWS

MSA Mock Interviews

Term of: Fall 2015

Learning Domain(s):

1. Professional and Personal Development

Description:

The purpose of this event was for student assistants, student organization members, and staff of the organization to go through a series of mock interviews with MSA staff to prepare them for the upcoming Career and Job fair California State University, Dominguez Hills.

Learning Outcomes

1. SWiBAT accurately describe professional behaviors that employers want from their employees
2. SWiBAT will understand how to effectively build and sustain professional networks and relationships 

SLO	Advanced	Competent	Basic	Poor
SWiBAT understand how to effectively build and sustain professional networks and relationships	SWiBAT understand how to effectively build and sustain professional networks and relationships and use those relationships to collaborate effectively	SWiBAT understand how to effectively build and sustain professional networks and relationships	SWiBAT network with other attendees at the conference	Student was not able to build professional neworks or relationships
SWiBAT accurately describe professional behaviors that employers want from their employees	SWiBAT accurately describe professional behaviors that employers want from their employees and apply that knowledge to job interviews	SWiBAT accurately describe professional behaviors that employers want from their employees	SWiBAT accurately describe professional behaviors	Student did not participate in mock

Evidence

Reflection:

The Male Success Alliance at Cal State Dominguez  Hills are doing great work in terms of developing, challenging, and supporting students. Challenging students is essential to their development but it must be followed with support to make sure the development is occurring and students understand that their growth is important to others. (Sanford, 1962) In preparation for the Career and Job that took place a week following the mock interviews, many students felt well prepared and understood the importance of  meeting possible employers and engaging in professional dialogue. Students learned the importance of doing research on prospect careers/jobs of their interest prior to meeting or interacting with anyone from the prospect employment. Students were able to exchange information and also followed up via email to sustain relationships with employers from the fair. For me, it was great to practice not only being the interviewer but also giving feedback to the students on what things they could improve on. Some of the tips discussed were, demeanor , professional attire, story telling, and knowledge of self.