PR Pathways: Interview & Career Readiness Lab

Practice mock interviews with PR professionals and UT alumni, get personalized feedback, and build confidence for your next opportunity.

PR Pathways: Interview & Career Readiness Lab

From First Impression to Job Offer

You've built your resume. You've made industry connections. Now it's time to practice landing the opportunity.

Join us for the third and final event in the PR Pathways Fall 2026 series, an interactive career development experience connecting UT Austin students with public relations professionals and alumni.

This event is designed to help students sharpen their interviewing skills, communicate their strengths, and gain practical experience through mock interviews and personalized coaching.

Whether you're preparing for your first internship interview or getting ready to enter the workforce, you'll have the opportunity to practice with professionals who know what employers are looking for.

Event Highlights

• Mock Interviews: Practice answering real interview questions with PR professionals and alumni in a supportive, low-pressure environment.
• Personalized Feedback: Receive direct guidance on your answers, communication style, and overall interview presence.
• Professional Storytelling: Learn to communicate your experiences, strengths, and accomplishments in ways that resonate with employers.
• Industry Connections: Build relationships with experienced professionals who can share insights into hiring, interviewing, and early-career success.

What to Expect

Unlike a traditional career presentation, the Interview & Career Readiness Lab puts students in the interview seat.

Students will participate in short mock interviews with experienced public relations professionals and UT Austin alumni. Each session will provide an opportunity to practice responding to common interview questions, receive constructive feedback, and develop a stronger understanding of how to make a positive impression.

You'll also have opportunities to ask questions about the hiring process, learn from professionals' experiences, and continue building relationships with people working in the industry.

No previous interview experience is necessary. Come ready to practice, learn, and improve.