The Mock Interview experience
A Mock interview will give you realistic practice with interview scenarios tailored to a job title. The practice will help build confidence, refine communication skills, and receive actionable feedback in a safe environment before engaging with real employers.
Please note: Mock Interview calls will be made available to you at different times throughout your course. You will have the option to schedule the call at a time that is most convenient to you, within the expected call window.
Step-by-step Instructions:
1. Once you are logged into your InStage account, you will see your dashboard on the main homepage. It will show you any assignments you are enrolled in. You may receive an email letting you know you've been assigned to a Mock Interview Assignment.
2. If there are any assignments under 'Your Assignments' you can click the name to enter.
3. Once you are in the assignment, you will need to Add a Job to Begin. Your Interview questions will be tailored to this role.
You can use an actual job posting from an external site (i.e., LinkedIn, Indeed, etc.). Copy and paste the job description. Click 'Continue.' If you add an actual job description the interviews will be more much real to what you can expect if you were interviewing for that exact position.
4. Start your practice interview
Option 1: Start Web Call – Launch directly in your browser. Configure options such as video, avatar video, and recording.
Click Options to adjust settings:
Show my video
Show avatar video
Record audio
Record video
Grant microphone and camera permissions when prompted.
5. Confirm confidentiality
Review the Confidentiality and Data Sharing notice.
Click Agree and Continue to start your practice interview.
6. Option 2: Call Me: Option to enter your phone number and receive a phone call instead of using the web video feature.
Review the Confidentiality and Data Sharing Information and Click 'Agree and Continue.'
Enter Your Phone Number to receive a phone call and begin your job search check-in call.
7. Review your feedback report
After your interview ends, a feedback report is automatically generated.
The report provides:
A performance summary and overall score
Key strengths and areas for improvement
A breakdown of each question
Delivery details such as speaking pace and filler words
A full transcript of your responses
Audio/video recordings (if enabled)
Note: No biometric, facial, or emotion analysis is used.
You will then have the option to submit the assignment.
You may retry the interview as many times as you like.
If you’ve already submitted a version, you can unsubmit it anytime before the due date and try again until you’re satisfied.
Each attempt is saved separately and listed under the Session Name, so you can track your progress across versions.
