Position Summary:
The Mock Interview Volunteer supports Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota (GESMN) program participants in professional skills development and interview practice using training and tools provided by GESMN staff. As a key component of GESMN’s work readiness training, this position offers job seekers a valuable opportunity to prepare for real-world interviews.
Schedule & Time Commitment
- Once approved to volunteer, Mock Interview Volunteers self-schedule their shifts based on organizational need and volunteer preference.
- Shifts span up to 2- 4-hour commitment depending on scheduling preferences.
Volunteer Responsibilities:
Mock Interviewing
- Conduct professional quality mock interviews with program participants using interview guides provided by GESMN staff.
- Model professionalism and help participants build confidence while strengthening interview skills.
- Conduct consistent interviews for participants with a wide variety of interviewing abilities, disabilities, and backgrounds.
- Review job seeker resumes, highlight skills, and provide feedback regarding how to present experience to employers.
- Provide constructive and specific feedback to participants and staff (verbal and written).
- Use GESMN technology and computer lab to print resumes and request technical assistance as needed.
Other Duties
- Responsible for being familiar with and adhering to GESMN’s code of ethics, volunteer policies, and role-specific safety procedures set forth by Human Resources and GESMN executive team.
- Serve as an ambassador for GESMN by supporting the organization’s mission, vision, and values.
About You – Knowledge & Skills:
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Understand how to create welcoming experiences for people of varying backgrounds and experience levels, including justice-impacted individuals and their families.
- Welcome orientation required either in-person or virtual before first shift.
- Training required in-person and virtual before first shift.
- Must pass a criminal background check.
About Us:
Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota is a 501(c)3 nonprofit that has been creating career possibilities together with partners since 1919. Many people know Goodwill stores, but don’t know store proceeds support people with industry- specific training, digital literacy, resume help, family stability services, navigating work with a disability and more. By connecting the talents of people we serve with opportunity, we help strengthen our local economy and create pathways to success. Read more about us here (https://www.goodwilleasterseals.org/about).
Star Tribune Top Workplace 6 years running.
Volunteer Acknowledgement:
By applying for this volunteer role you acknowledge your understanding that this is an unpaid volunteer position.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
