Students Sharpen Interview Skills with 23 Regional Employers

[KETTERING, OH, 4/5/19] – More than 30 professionals from the design industry were on campus today for the college's annual Mock Interview/Portfolio Review event. The event gives graduating second-year students the chance to present their portfolios and receive feedback and critiques before embarking on their externships.

Professionals from the following companies volunteered their time and expertise at the event:
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Ascendum Digital, Boom Crate Studios, the Cincinnati Reds, Cochran Executive Search, CreativeFuse, Creatives on Call, Jetpack, LMG, Magnetic Mobile, Midmark, Nova Creative, The Ohlmann Group, O'Neil & Associates, Oregon Printing Communications, the Proctor Gallagher Institute, Real Art, Scott Hull Associates, Stephens Direct, Upward Brand Interactions, Vesst.io, Winsupply Inc., the Wright Brothers Institute, and Xylem Inc.

“When our students can practice interviewing and presenting work to industry professionals, they are more confident when their opportunities emerge,” shared Jessica Barry, president of The Modern. "We appreciate the support and time these employers offer the college. Activities like the Mock Interview event contribute to students’ success and the college’s 93-100% job placement rate for graduates over the past four years.”