Help Support Your Colleagues in Their Career Goals

During the SIOP Mock Interview Program offered as part of the SIOP Annual Conference, job seekers are paired with an interviewer to refine their resumé and interview skills to prepare for their next role. Due to overwhelming interest from job seekers this year, more interviewers are needed.

SIOP members with at least one year of postgraduate experience (either applied or academic) and a desire to support SIOP members in attaining their career goals can serve as an interviewer.

Each interview session should last approximately 60 minutes, including a mock interview (30 minutes) and resumé/interview feedback (30 minutes). Helpful resources and tips will be made available to assist in conducting the interview, resumé review, and providing feedback. With those, and your own career expertise, you can be a successful interviewer, sharing valuable insights with as few as one or two job seekers, with a small time commitment.

Job seekers and interviewers will be matched based on interest/experience in an academic versus practitioner/applied role and years of experience in the field (outside of formal education). Once matched, both parties will receive communications with detailed instructions and access to resources for completing the mock interview process.

If you are already working in your desired professional setting, please consider volunteering to conduct a mock interview and provide resumé/CV feedback. To volunteer as an interviewer, complete this form.

For more information, visit the Mock Interview Program webpage.