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@article{187019,
        author = {Dr. Dipraj R. Sankla and Dr. Rachana Thombre},
        title = {Bridging Campus to Corporate Mock Interviews as a Strategic Placement Tool for Enhancing Employability of Commerce Graduates},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {12},
        number = {6},
        pages = {3320-3326},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=187019},
        abstract = {In today’s competitive job market, enhancing the employability of commerce graduates requires more than academic proficiency—it demands confidence, communication skills, and professional preparedness. This study evaluates the role of mock interviews as a strategic placement tool designed to bridge the gap between campus learning and corporate expectations. Conducted with 40 final-year B.Com and M.Com students at Sir Parashurambhau College (Empowered Autonomous), Pune, during the first term of the academic year 2025–26, the activity provided experiential exposure to real interview environments through structured simulations and expert feedback.
Data were collected through a structured Google Form comprising both quantitative and qualitative components. Analysis revealed that mock interviews significantly enhanced students’ confidence, communication, and professional behavior, while also reducing interview-related anxiety and improving awareness of industry expectations. Students particularly valued the feedback mechanism and practical insights gained through the process.
The findings affirm that mock interviews are an effective experiential learning practice that transforms theoretical preparation into applied employability competence. The study recommends institutionalizing mock interviews as a core component of placement training to strengthen the campus-to-corporate transition and improve graduate readiness for professional success.},
        keywords = {Mock Interviews, Employability, Commerce Students, Placement Readiness, Communication Skills, Professional Behavior, Industry Expectations, Feedback Mechanism, Experiential Learning, Higher Education},
        month = {November},
        }