Acting Mock Interview
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Question 15 of 25
Do you have any special skills that you can demonstrate for me?
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Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
Here are some special skills that you could mention:
- Multiple accents or dialects
- Singing abilities
- Dancing abilities
- Strong projection
- Make up artistry
- Wardrobe specialty
- Set design or building
Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
"I have found through my years as an actor that I have a strong flair for set and wardrobe design. I really enjoy incorporating those skills into the projects that I take on. It never hurts to bring more to the table than your director expects."
Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
Special skills could be anything from funny voices to acting techniques that make your style unique. You may have a character that you made up that shows your creativity and comedic skill. If you can cry on cue, that's a skill!
Think about some of the skills you have perfected that you can act out on the spot upon request. If you're not sure, list off some examples to jog your memory. Reflect on some of your past roles and productions you did in the past.
Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
"Yes, I sure do! I have a really great British accent and am also able to cry on cue. How those two skills could be used in the same scene? I don't know, but I am definitely ready!"
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