VIDBE-Q 2026 Volume 71 Issue 3
Do It
The Do It stage focuses on putting interview skills into practice in real-world
conditions. While virtual interview training and guided practice are helpful, they
cannot fully capture the unpredictability of a real interview. Students benefit most
from participating in full mock interviews or, when possible, real interviews,
where they must interact with unfamiliar people, respond to unscripted questions,
and manage real-time logistics. This stage is especially important because it allows
students to bring together what they know, how they communicate, and how they
present themselves in an authentic setting. Student feedback also indicates that
these experiences feel meaningfully different from practice alone. For this reason,
interview instruction is strongest when mock or real interview experiences are
included and paired with guided reflection to support learning and growth.
Conclusion
Students who are B/LV often need explicit instruction to develop and refine
the skills required for successful interviewing. Virtual interview training can
support skill development by providing structured, repeated practice and objective
feedback, but it may not fully address all aspects of interview preparation for
students who are B/LV. For these students, virtual interview training may be most
beneficial when incorporated into a broader framework that includes foundational
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