Louisville-based Republic Bank associates will conduct student interviews and provide feedback to participants of Thomas More University’s 10th annual Mock Interview Competition on Wednesday.
The competition will be hosted at the Saints Center on Thomas More’s campus from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Oct. 25.
“As a community bank, we have an important role in growing the next generation of community leaders,” said Jason Payne, senior vice president of Republic Bank’s Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Market. “Interviewing and preparing students for their first job out of college is a privilege for all of us who are involved and, as a Thomas More graduate, it’s especially meaningful to me. “
The purpose of the competition is to help students prepare for job interviews while providing a monetary incentive. The competition is comprised of two rounds, with the first round conducted virtually.
Students progressing to the second round will participate in a 20-minute in-person interview. The top three students will be awarded a combined $2,000 in total compensation, provided each year by Thomas More alumnus Richard Lindhorst.
Students will be evaluated on different measures, including their overall preparedness, the depth of their answers and professionalism. Following the interviews, each student will be provided with feedback and recommendations.