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Evaluating the Effectiveness of a Virtual Mock Interview for Health Professions Students
The Journal of Nursing Education
|August 10, 2023
Summary
Virtual mock interviews significantly boosted health professions students' confidence and preparedness while reducing interview anxiety. This method offers a promising approach for enhancing job acquisition skills in the health sector.
Area of Science:
- Health Professions Education
- Medical Simulation
- Career Development
Background:
- Virtual mock interviews were implemented to enhance job interviewing skills among students.
- This initiative focused on improving student preparedness, confidence, and reducing anxiety in professional settings.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the impact of virtual mock interviews on health professions students' preparedness, confidence, and anxiety.
- To evaluate the effectiveness of virtual interview simulations as an educational tool.
Main Methods:
- Nineteen health professions students participated in web-based virtual mock interviews.
- Interviews were recorded, and students received recordings for self-assessment.
- Pre- and post-questionnaires measured changes in preparedness, confidence, and anxiety.
Main Results:
- Significant improvements were observed in students' confidence and preparedness (p < .001).
- A significant decrease in interview-related anxiety was reported (p < .001).
- Post-interview analysis indicated a need for improvement in eye contact and reduction of filler words like "uhms".
Conclusions:
- Virtual mock interviews provide substantial benefits to students in health professions.
- This simulation method shows potential for positively impacting job acquisition success.
- Self-assessment of recorded interviews highlighted specific areas for skill refinement.
