Mock interview reflection

Even though Mrs. Rogers said I didn't appear nervous, I most certainly was. Even though it was only practice, I was still worried if I was saying the best answers to her questions, if I was making sense or saying um too many times, etc. The way I dealt with being nervous was by trying to focus on exactly what I was trying to say, and to not blabber on about something other than the answer to her direct question. I unfortunately have a tendency to start talking about something other than what people ask. After leaving my mock interview, I compared it to interviews I had that were for a similar job description, and I realized that it was extremely good practice for me. Before the mock interview, I never thought to type up questions for the employer, or prepare a story for my greatest challenge or biggest flaw. Now I see how important it is to be prepared for an interview. Being prepared makes it go that much more smoothly. It also leaves you more confident with the interviewer if you know exactly what you are going to say, or ask.