Mock Interviews
Practise with the people who hire.
January 27 to 29, 2027 | Executive Learning Centre and Zoom | For School of Engineering and Computer Science students
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Get interview-ready before it counts
What you’ll get
A realistic interview
Apply to a sample job posting and interview with an industry professional, from engineers to HR leads at companies that hire our students.
Honest feedback
Get feedback on your resume, cover letter, and answers so you know exactly what to work on before it counts.
Connections with employers
Meet people working in your field and make an impression with companies that hire co-op students and new graduates.
How it works
Each employer provides a job posting. You apply to it just like a real job, with a resume and a cover letter tailored to that posting. On the day, you’ll have a 50-minute slot: about half will be the interview, and the rest will be feedback on your application and your answers.
- Browse the job postings. Postings will be on this page starting Friday, December 18.
- Choose up to five employers. Rank them in order of preference. Spaces are limited, so you’ll be placed with your highest-ranked choice that’s still available. Applying to more than one gives you the best chance of an interview.
- Tailor your application. Prepare a resume and a cover letter for each employer you choose.
- Apply when your round opens. Your interview is confirmed when you receive a confirmation email from us.
Booking dates
- Co-op students: Thursday, January 7, 8 am
- All undergraduate students: Tuesday, January 12, 8 am
- Everyone, including graduate students: Tuesday, January 19, 8 am
You can book one interview in your first round. From January 19, you can book additional interviews if spaces remain. Spaces are limited and booked on a first-come, first-served basis. Bookings close Sunday, January 24.
Job postings
Job postings will be available here starting Friday, December 18. Use the winter break to prepare your applications so you’re ready when your round opens.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply?
Applications open when your round opens. The application form will be posted here on January 7. Submit one application for each employer you choose, up to five. Each application includes:
- Your resume and a cover letter tailored to that employer’s posting, as PDFs
- Your files named Lastname_Company_Resume.pdf and Lastname_Company_CoverLetter.pdf
- Your preferred interview times with that employer, in order
Your interview is confirmed only when you receive a confirmation email from us.
What makes a strong application?
Treat it like a real job application. Your cover letter should:
- Name the company
- Name the job title
- Refer to at least one requirement from the posting
Generic cover letters will be returned for revision. Half of your interview slot is feedback on your application, so a tailored one gets you much more useful feedback.
What if my application is returned?
If your application needs a revision, we’ll email you and hold your slot for 24 hours. Resubmit within that time to keep it. After 24 hours, the slot is released to another student. Once an application is accepted, it can’t be revised, so check it carefully before you submit.
Will I get the employer I want?
Not always. Spaces are limited and booked on a first-come, first-served basis, so you’re placed with your highest-ranked choice that’s still available. That’s why we recommend applying to more than one employer.
Who can take part?
Undergraduate and graduate students in the School of Engineering and Computer Science, in chemical, computer science, mechanical and mining engineering. Co-op students book first, followed by all undergraduate students, then everyone.
Are interviews in person or online?
Most interviews are in person at the Executive Learning Centre. Some employers interview by Zoom, and you’ll see which ones when the postings go up. For in-person interviews, check in at FA-386 ten minutes before your slot. For Zoom interviews, you’ll receive a link with your confirmation and can join from wherever suits you.
What should I wear and bring?
Dress as you would for a real interview with that employer. Bring a copy of the job posting and your application, plus something to take notes on. Half of your slot is feedback on your application, so it helps to have it in front of you.
What if I can’t make my interview?
Interviewers are volunteering their time, so please treat your booking like a real interview. If you can’t attend, email co-op@laurentian.ca at least 48 hours before your interview. If something comes up closer to the day, email us as soon as you can.
Students who don’t attend without notice will have their other bookings released and must send an apology to their interviewer, copied to the Co-op Office, before booking another mock interview. Students who haven’t sent an apology will only be able to book in the open round the following year.
Arriving more than 10 minutes late may mean your slot is given to another student.
I’m an employer. How can I take part?
Thank you for your interest! Registration for 2027 interviewers is open until Friday, November 27: registration form. After that date, contact co-op@laurentian.ca, and we’ll let you know whether spaces are still available.