MOCK INTERVIEW

Our mock interview is more focused than our interview prep. This is an interactive 30 minute conversation where a Polished Consultant will interview you as if we were the hiring manager for the job you are seeking.

This conversation will cover topics including:

Motivation (Best way to frame why are you actively seeking NEW opportunities)

Potential red flags that will likely be discussed as they pertain to your job history, locality, experience, etc.. (We will coach you on how to package this information in the most positive light by providing “talking points” and “context”).

Leadership style (if applicable). We will come to understand your leadership style and discuss ways that you can provide examples of how you leveraged this style/experience which has led to “objective” quantifiable results.

This will also include situational/behavior-based questions that may arise as it pertains to:

How you have dealt with a “difficult personality?”

Examples of working through a PIP (Performance Improvement Plan) with a subordinate

Have you ever had to terminate/discipline an employee?

Examples of providing leadership with bad news, etc…

Your experience and accomplishments: It is critical that this is framed correctly, especially if you are changing industries or have less functional responsibility than other applicants.

Questions to ask during interview: Interviews should be conversational in nature. We believe that asking the right questions can be more powerful than the answers you provide as this speaks first hand to your thought process.

Having a “consultative approach during an interview is highly recommended. We will help you frame questions that highlight experience and convey value.

If you have any specific questions or points of interest you would like to cover we will gladly help you with these as well.