MOCK HIRE: The Ultimate Interview Experience

Date: 25th February 2025
Audience: Second-Year M.M.S. Students
Facilitator: Ms. Riddhi Kunjwani, Riddhi Soft Skill Solutions

In alignment with its vision to produce industry-ready management professionals, K.C. College of Engineering and Management Studies and Research organized a dynamic and immersive mock interview activity titled “MOCK HIRE: The Ultimate Interview Experience” on 25th February 2025. This initiative was exclusively designed for Second-Year M.M.S. students to help them strengthen their interviewing skills, build confidence, and gain a real-time understanding of corporate expectations.

The session was skillfully facilitated by Ms. Riddhi Kunjwani, a well-respected soft skills trainer and founder of Riddhi Soft Skill Solutions, known for her engaging delivery and expertise in career readiness training. She began the session with a comprehensive briefing on the key components of successful interviews, including body language, communication techniques, self-presentation, and effective articulation of career goals.

Following this, the session transitioned into its core component—the mock interview rounds, conducted by a panel of evaluators simulating actual interview conditions. Students faced one-on-one interviews under professional settings, where they were assessed on various parameters such as clarity of thought, confidence, problem-solving abilities, and behavioral responses.

This experiential learning approach offered students a unique opportunity to step into the shoes of a job applicant and understand what employers look for during the selection process. Constructive feedback was provided to each participant, helping them identify their strengths and areas for improvement. In addition, students were introduced to subtle yet critical elements of networking etiquette, professionalism, and career strategy—insights that often go beyond classroom learning.

From the college’s perspective, the MOCK HIRE activity served as a significant milestone in preparing students for the transition from campus to corporate life. It reinforced the importance of experiential training and provided a safe, supportive platform for students to practice, learn, and grow.

Students responded with great enthusiasm, appreciating the realism of the interviews and the personalized feedback. Many expressed that the session not only reduced their anxiety around interviews but also gave them a clearer sense of how to approach future placement opportunities with greater preparation and confidence.