What my biggest take away from our mock interview was the need to be prepared. Even if you are the most qualified and most experienced interviewee, if you constantly stumble over yourself you aren't going to get the job. It all comes down to confidence. Even if you don't feel confident and you feel way over your head, fake it 'til you make it. Employers will have plenty of time to get to know you, so make a good impression. Everyone has faults, but that doesn't matter, focus on all the good that you bring to the table.
I learned that I need to practice interviewing before I go in there. A cool dude once said, 'If ye are prepared, ye shall not fear.' Simply practicing a couple times with friends will help you relax and present yourself in a calm and confident manner. Something I did well was acting like my answer was a really good one even if it sounded completely stupid to me. Interviewing is all about who can act the best for those short couple of minutes. Be prepared and act confident even if you don't feel confident.
I'm glad you appreciated the chance to practice. Even though it feels dumb, don't be afraid to practice again the next time you get a chance to interview because being confident enough to prove you're qualified really does make all the difference.
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