Tubesa Research Final

ST.
THERESE-MTC COLLEGES
College of Maritime Education Programs
Iloilo, Philippines
PREPAREDNESS IN JOB INTERVIEW AND MOCK INTERVIEW
PERFORMANCE AMONG MARITIME STUDENTS
A Thesis Presented to the
Faculty of the College of Maritime Education Programs
St. Therese-MTC Colleges
Tigbauan, Iloilo
In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the course,
Research 2 (Method of Maritime Research)
By
Balinas, John Arvin
Caldito, Marju Rowil
Dionela, Meljhon
Frigillano, John Denver
Pagtolon-an, Louiel Grey
Sanquilos, Arvin Rei
Tabares, Jan Michael
Tubesa, Wenceslao Jr.
Janaury 2021
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Approval Sheet
This undergraduate thesis entitled “Preparedness in Job Interview and Mock
Interview Performance among Maritime Students”, in partial fulfilment of the
requirements in Research 2 (Methods of Maritime Research) for the degree of
Bachelor of Science in Marine Engineering has been examined and recommended for
acceptance and approval.
Thesis Committee
_________________________
MYLENE S. JAINGA
Research Adviser
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Panel Member Panel Member
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Panel Member Panel Member
MRS. MYLENE S. JAINGA C/E MELCHOR S. GASALAO, MSME

Research and Development Dean, College of Maritime
Coordinator Education Programs
Accepted and approved in partial fulfilment of the requirements for
the degree of Bachelor of Science in Marine Transportation.
_____________________________
MA. TERESA S. SARABIA, Ph.D.
President
Date Approved:
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Acknowledgement
The Researchers would like to extend their heartfelt thanks and

sincerest gratitude to all of the people and friends, for their help, contribution
of expertise, support knowledge and ideas, encouragement and motivation
for the accomplishment of their research study.
First to God Almighty for His guidance and protection all throughout
the conduct of the study and for showering them blessings and gift of
knowledge, perseverance, strength encouragement and positivity towards
their study.
To C/E Melchor S. Gasalao, MSME, Dean of Maritime Education of St.

Therese-MTC Colleges for his approval and supervision that he had extended
for the success of the research study.
Appreciation also to the research instructress, Mrs. Mylene Jainga and
research adviser Mrs. Lovee N. Octaviano, for their time generosity and
unwavering enthusiasm keeping the researcher constantly engaged with their
research. Gratitude for their inspiring words and ideas.
To Mrs. Josefa G. Traviña, Mrs. Medania T. Malagsic, Mrs. Lucia S,
Diaz, and 2/M Edwin Panique as the Panel members, for giving thoughts,
advice, opinions, suggestions ideas for improvement of the study
To the Research and Development Office and Library Department for

providing us good environment, facilities, time and efforts to give data to the
researchers for the success of their research study.
Their gratitude’s to their Parents for their long patience, for sending
them to school and for their love, guidance and unending support.
Lastly, to their Respondents, for giving little time for answering in

their interview and survey questionnaire checklist honestly and accurately.
Gratitude for sharing the necessary information.
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The Researchers
Abstract
This study sought to determine the Preparedness in Job Interview and
Mock Interview Performance Among Maritime Students at St. Therese MTC-
Colleges – Tigbauan Site. The descriptive study was participated in by 357
respondents, 279 third year BSMT students and 78 BSMarE. Descriptive
research design was utilized to assess the Preparedness in Job Interview and
Mock Interview Performance Among Maritime Students of St. Therese-MTC
Colleges, Tigbauan site, Academic year 2019 – 2020. The data retrieved,
collected, and analysed using the descriptive and inferential statistic
treatments. All levels of significance were set at 0.05 alpha. The Statistical
Package for the Social Science Software (SPSS) was used to process data.
The Results of the study revealed that Maritime students when taken as a
whole and when classified according to degree program and section, the level
of Preparedness in Job Interview were both “Moderately prepared” and Mock
Interview Performance were “Good”.
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Table of Contents
Chapter Page
Title Page i
Approval Sheet ii
Acknowledgement iii
Abstract iv
Table of Contents v-vi
List of Tables vii
1 INTRODUCTION
Background of the Study ---------------------------------- 1-3
Theoretical Framework ------------------------------------ 3-4
Research Paradigm ---------------------------------------- 4
Statement of the Problem -------------------------------- 5
Hypothesis of the Study ---------------------------------- 5
Definition of the Study ------------------------------------ 5-6
Significance of the Study---------------------------------- 6-7
Scope and Delimitation ----------------------------------- 7-8
2 REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE
Review of Related Literature ----------------------------- 9-18
Review of Related Studies ------------------------------- 18-28
3 METHODOLOGY
Research Design ------------------------------------------ 29
Respondents of the Study ------------------------------- 29
Instrumentation ------------------------------------------- 30
Validity------------------------------------------------------- 30-31
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Reliability-----------------------------------------------------31
Data Gathering Procedures -------------------------------31-33
Data Analysis Procedure ----------------------------------34-38
4 Result and Discussion
Data Analysis------------------------------------------------34-38
5 Summary, Conclusion Implication and Recommendations
Summary-----------------------------------------------------39-40
Findings of the Study--------------------------------------40-41
Conclusion---------------------------------------------------41
Recommendations------------------------------------------41-42
References--------------------------------------------------43-46
6 Appendices
Questionnaire-----------------------------------------------47-51
Letters-------------------------------------------------------52-60
Result of Processing of data by SPSS------------------61-63
Researcher’s data-----------------------------------------64-74
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LIST OF TABLES
Table
1. General description of each score level ----------------------33
2. Distribution of Respondents’ Score in English Language

Exam --------------------------------------------------------------35
3. Mean Results and Description on the Proficiency Level
of the First Year Maritime Students in English Language
as a whole--------------------------------------------------------35
4. Mean Results and Description on the Proficiency Level
when grouped by Degree Program---------------------------36
5. T-test Results on the Differences in the Proficiency Level
when grouped by Degree Program---------------------------37
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CHAPTER I
INTRODUCTION
Background of the Study
Job interviews are vital in finding employment. It provides opportunity to
potential employee to decide how well the skill of an applicant aligns with the
company need. Job interviews also allow an applicant to be better acquainted with
prospective colleagues and helps decide when such job is right for the person
applying.
It is suggested that prior to job interview read and research how to succeed
to an interview. Preparations are very important like research about the company
one is applying, prepare stories to tell, gather questions, dress for success, and
respect the schedules. It was also suggested that during interview, as an applicant
(1) stay positive throughout, (2) watch body language, (3) be real, (4) seal the dog.
Lastly, after the interview (1) note important information and (2) send a handwritten
thank you (Jacob Share, 2007).
Job interviews provide an opportunity for you and your potential employer to
decide how well your skills align with the company’s needs. Job interviews allow you
to get better acquainted with prospective colleagues and obtain information to help
you decide if that job is the right one for you. (Dowd, 2018).
A job interview is an important part of the job search process. It is both an
opportunity for an employer to assess your related skills and qualifications for a
specific position, and for you to determine how closely that environment and role will
match your own interests, goals, and expectations. Preparation for an interview has
always been challenged and takes into the account the diversity of applicants.
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Preparation helps build your self confidence in your interview skills and is the key to
successful interviewing.
Further, a mock interview mirrors an actual job interview. It gives you an
opportunity to practice what to say and do during an interview and get feedback.
Whether it’s face-to-face, online, or through a webcam, a mock interview is useful in
reviewing your answers to common interview questions and assessing other factors
such as your outfit, mannerisms, and body language. As the saying goes, “practice
makes perfect.” Doing a mock interview, will show your strong and weak points and
boost your self-confidence.
https://corporatefinanceinstitute.com/resources/careers/interviews/mock-interview-
guide/
To address this gap, the researchers decided to conduct a study to determine
the level of preparedness in job interview and mock interview performance among
maritime students of ST. Therese MTC Colleges Tigbauan Site, School Year 2019-
2020.
Theoretical framework
This study was anchored to the theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) Icek Ajzen
(1985). This started as the Theory of Reasoned Action in 1980 to predict an
individual's intention to engage in a behavior at a specific time and place. The theory
was intended to explain all behaviors over which people have the ability to exert self-
control. The key component to this model is behavioral intent; behavioral intentions
are influenced by the attitude about the likelihood that the behavior will have the
expected outcome and the subjective evaluation of the risks and benefits of that
outcome
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It is also connected to the self-efficacy theory. The self-efficacy refers to an
individual's belief in his or her capacity to execute behaviors necessary to produce
specific performance attainments (Bandura, 1977, 1986, 1997). Self-efficacy reflects
confidence in the ability to exert control over one's own motivation, behavior, and
social environment. These cognitive self-evaluations influence all manner of human
experience, including the goals for which people strive, the amount of energy
expended toward goal achievement, and likelihood of attaining particular levels of
behavioral performance. Unlike traditional psychological constructs, self-efficacy
beliefs are hypothesized to vary depending on the domain of functioning and
circumstances surrounding the occurrence of behavior.
Another theory anchored to this study was the social cognitive career theory
(SCCT). It is a relatively new theory that is aimed at explaining three interrelated
aspects of career development: (1) how basic academic and career interests
develop, (2) how educational and career choices are made, and (3) how academic
and career success is obtained. The theory incorporates a variety of concepts (e.g.,
interests, abilities, values, environmental factors) that appear in earlier career
theories and have been found to affect career development. Developed by Robert W.
Lent, Steven D. Brown, and Gail Hackett in 1994, SCCT is based on Albert Bandura’s
general social cognitive theory, an influential theory of cognitive and motivational
processes that has been extended to the study of many areas of psychosocial
functioning, such as academic performance, health behavior, and organizational
development.
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Research Paradigm
Independent Variable Dependent Variable
Degree program, Level of

Preparedness in Job
Section Interview
Mock Interview
Performance
The major variables of the study are presented above. The Maritime students’
degree program and section was the independent variable of the study while Level of
Preparedness in Job Interview of Maritime Student and Mock Interview Performance
were the dependent variables.
Statement of the Problem
This study was conducted to determine the level of preparedness in job
interview and mock interview performance among maritime students of ST. Therese
MTC Colleges Tigbauan Site, School Year 2020-2021.
Specifically, this study aims to answer the following questions.
1. What is the level of preparedness in job interview among Maritime
students when taken as whole and when classified according to degree program and
section?
2. What is the level of mock interview performance among Maritime students
when taken as a whole and when classified according to degree program and
section?
3. Is there a significant difference in the level of preparedness in job
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interview among Maritime students when taken as whole and when classified
according to degree program and section?
4. Is there a significant difference in the level of mock interview performance
among Maritime students when taken as whole and when classified according to
degree program and section?
5. What is the significant relationship between the level of preparedness and
mock interview performance of Maritime students of St. Therese MTC Colleges
Tigbauan Site, Academic Year 2020-2021.
Hypothesis (Null)
1. There is no significant difference in the level of preparedness in job interview
among maritime students when taken as whole and when classified according
to degree program and section.
2. There is no significant difference in the level of mock interview performance
among Maritime students when taken as a whole and when classified
according to degree program and section.
3. There is no significant relationship between the level of preparedness and
mock interview performance of Maritime students of St. Therese MTC
Colleges – Tigbauan Site, Academic Year 2020 – 2021
Definition of Terms
To facilitate understanding of this study, the researcher defined the following
key terms both conceptually and operationally.
Job Interview - A job interview is a conversation which occurs between a
potential employer and a job applicant. During the job interview, the employer has
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the opportunity to appraise applicant’s qualifications, appearance and general fitness
for the job opening. In parallel the applicant tries to learn more about the position,
to appraise the employer and to find out if your needs and interests will be met.
Think of the interview as a conversation between two people where each person is
trying to learn more about the other. The interview process is a two-way street. You
are traveling toward a goal—the right job and the employer is traveling toward a
goal—the right hire. (http://ecs.ihu.edu.gr/co/employment-interviews/what-
interview)
In this study, job interview refers to the interview of the students that they
are preparing for employment after graduation.
Mock Interview - in this study mock interview refers to one of the
requirement needed for the course in English 3
Maritime - relating to or involving ships or shipping or navigation or
seamen. (https://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/maritime)
In this study, Maritime refers to degree Bachelor of Science in Marine
Engineering (BSME) and Bachelor of Science in Marine Transportation (BSMT)
offered at St Therese MTC Colleges Tigbauan Site.
Preparedness - The quality or state of being prepared.
(https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/preparedness)
In this study, preparedness refers to the state of being prepared of
graduating Marine Engineering students for a job interview.
Students - a person engaged in study; one who is devoted to learning; a
learner; a pupil; a scholar; especially, one who attends a school, or who seeks
knowledge from professional teachers or from books; as, the students of an
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academy, a college, or a university; a medical student; a hard student
(https://www.definitions.net/definition/student)
In this study, students refer to the graduating Marine Engineering Students
who are the respondents of the study.
Significance of the study
The result of this study may be beneficial to the following groups in the
educational community:
Graduating students. The result of this study may serve in preparing for a job
interview and in strengthen public speaking skills and self – esteem.
Instructor. The result of the study will guide them in conducting classes or
job preparation especially for job interviews and would provide graduating students
tips.
Administration. They may develop or design manuals or handbook on job
interview preparations or institutionalize the conduct mock interview as a
requirement prior to graduation.
Future researchers. They may use this research to their further studies and
get information and data that can help them make a new research study from the
existing one.
Scope and limitations of the study
This study was conducted to determine the level of preparedness in job
interview and mock interview performance among maritime students of ST. Therese
MTC Colleges Tigbauan Site, School Year 2019-2020.
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The respondents of the study are the (357) Maritime students of St. Therese
MTC College, Tigbuan site. Of this number, 279 are from BSMT 2, and 78 from BSME
2 for AY 2019-2020. This study was utilized the survey method and descriptive
research design.
The instrument that was used to gather data is a researcher-made
questionnaire. This questionnaire will be validated by a panel of experts using the
Eight-Point Criteria for content validation of Good and Castes and a trial test for
reliability will be conducted in Marine Engineering students. The respondents in the
pretest will not include in the actual study. To test the reliability of the questionnaire,
the researcher will compute the Cronbach Alpha coefficient.
The statistical tools used to analyze the data were percentage, mean, and t-
test and ANOVA. The .05 alpha level of significance will be employed in this study.
Chapter II
Review of Related Literature
This chapter discusses conceptual literature and research studies relevant to the
present investigation in order to present background information, which would
support the conduct of this investigation.
Job Interview - Meaning, Tips for Interviewee & Interviewer
An interview means a face to face interaction between the interviewer and
the candidate/candidates so as to obtain desired information from him/them. It can
also be defined as a way of exchanging meanings between individuals by using a
common set of symbols. Interviews generally need a preparation. Job interviews
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seem frightening, even if the individual is well prepared. Interviews have a definite
structure. Clear communication should take place during an interview. All interviews
have a definite purpose familiar to the interviewer and the candidate/interviewee.
Tips for the Interviewee
(1) The interviewee should be dressed formally, and not casually. Have a
pleasing appearance as the candidate’s personality is a significant part of the
communication. (2) Always carry an extra CV, a notepad to write on, a pen, and all
essential things required in an interview. (3) Practice, practice and practice in
advance. Prepare and rehearse for the unexpected also. (4) Research a lot about the
organization for which you are being interviewed. (5) As soon as the interview gets
over, pen down the name of the interviewer, your strengths and weaknesses,
answers to questions raised by you during the interview and the feedback of the
interviewer. (6) Be punctual. Try reaching before time for the job interview. (7) Do
not indulge in a fight or argument with the interviewer. (8) Answer the questions
specifically, truly and undoubtedly. (9) Be courteous and sophisticated during an
interview. (10) Just “be yourself”. Do not boast about yourself. The interviewer is
smart enough to judge the candidate’s intelligence and aptness for the job. (11) Do
not make negative statements or comments about your past employer. (12) Your
body language should be positive during the interview, i.e., maintain an eye-to-eye
contact with the interviewer, sit in well balanced and confident posture, do not lean
on the table, do not yawn, smile when appropriate, etc.
Tips for the Interviewer
(1) The interviewer should be an active listener. He should not interrupt
unnecessarily. (2) The interviewer should be considerate enough. Even if the
interviewer does not agree with the interviewee, he must respect the latter’s
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feelings. (3) The interviewer should be friendly and understanding. He should begin
the interview in a friendly manner, some friendly conversation and then show
concern in family background, hobbies, etc. This will make the interviewee more
relaxed and comfortable. (4) The interviewer should restrain to the time allotted. He
shouldn’t indulge in arguments unnecessarily. He should try to be precise. (5) The
interviewer must be thoroughly prepared for the questions that are likely to be
asked. He should be a good planner. (6) The interviewer must focus attention on the
interviewee. He should use positive gestures when conducting the interview. (7)
Encourage/invite questions from the interviewee. Ensure that the interviewee
clarifies the question he has. When selected a candidate should not feel he was not
told about a certain aspect of the job. (8) Avoid distraction in the interview area.
Ensure that there is no or minimal distraction where the interview is being
conducted. A phone ringing all the time in the background can distract the
interviewer and interviewee.
Steps in the Job Interview Process
It's not always quick and easy to get hired. The job interview process can be
lengthy. Being interviewed once and getting a job offer is typically a thing of the
past. Today, many companies have an involved interview process starting with
screening interviews, which often take place on the phone, followed by in-person
interviews, second interviews, and even third interviews.
In addition to a hiring manager, you may meet with managers, employees,
and other staff. How hiring is handled depends on the employer and the systems
they have in place for screening and evaluating potential new hires. Here's an
overview of each step in the interview process, along with advice on the best way to
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handle each type of interview as you progress up the interview ladder towards a job
offer.
Screening Interview
A screening interview is a type of job interview that is conducted to
determine if the applicant has the qualifications needed to do the job for which the
company is hiring. A screening interview is typically the first interview in the hiring
process if the company does not start with open interviews where multiple
candidates are screened at an open hiring event.
Phone Interview
Employers use phone interviews to identify and recruit candidates for
employment. Phone interviews are often used to narrow the pool of applicants who
will be invited for in-person interviews. For remote jobs, interviewing by phone,
Skype, or video may be how you get hired.
First Interview
The first in-person job interview is typically a one-on-one interview between
the applicant and a hiring manager. The interviewer will ask questions about the
applicant's experience and skills, work history, availability, and the qualifications the
company is seeking in the optimal candidate for the job.
Second Interview
A second interview can be a more in-depth one-on-one interview with the
person you originally interviewed with or it can be a day-long interview that includes
meetings with company staff. You may meet with management, staff members,
executives, and other company employees. Once you're scheduled for a second
interview, you're most likely in serious contention for the job.
Third Interview
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When you have made it through the first interview, then a second interview
might make you think that you're done with the interview process and you'll soon
find out whether you'll be receiving a job offer. That's not necessarily the case. You
may have to participate in a third interview and possibly more interviews after that.
A third interview typically involves a final meeting with the hiring manager and may
provide the opportunity to meet more of your prospective colleagues.
Dining Interview
Dining with job applicants allows employers to review your communication
and interpersonal skills, as well as your table manners, in a more relaxed (for them)
environment. Depending on the interview process of the company you're
interviewing with and the type of job you are applying for, you may be invited to a
lunch or dinner interview.
Final Interview
The final interview is the last step in the interview process and the interview
where you may find out whether or not you are going to get a job offer.
Here's information on preparing for an interview when you have already met with
the company multiple times, and advice on how to handle a final interview.
Reviewing Interview Questions and Answers
Regardless of where you are in the interview process, it's important
to practice interviewing and to be prepared for the typical interview questions you'll
be asked during each step in the process. It's also important to have questions ready
to ask the interviewer.
Following Up After Each Step in the Interview Process
Even though it may seem like a lot of work, especially when you have gone
through multiple interviews, it's important to follow up after each step in the
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interview process. In fact, the most important thing you can do is to follow up and
reiterate your interest in the position and to thank the interviewer for taking the
time to meet with you.
Background Check
You may receive a job offer contingent on a background check and/or a
credit check. Or, a background check may be conducted prior to a company offering
a job. What the company learns during the background check could result in you not
getting a job offer or in the job offer being withdrawn.
Job Offer
When you have made it through the sometimes-grueling interview process,
the final step will be a job offer. The job offer may have conditions attached, so
review the terms carefully. Before you accept, it's important to evaluate the
compensation package, consider whether you want to make a counteroffer, and then
accept (or decline) the job offer in writing.
Purpose of Job Interviews
Before jumping ship to a new company, you inevitably need to test the
waters during the job interview. The purpose of an interview is twofold: It shows the
employer what you can do for the company, and it gives you an opportunity to
assess whether your qualifications and career ambitions align with the position. Job
interviews can be quick - sometimes lasting as little as a half hour - or long, if you
meet separately with two or more people from the company. When both parties
listen intently and speak accurately, there is much to gain from the job interview
process.
Prepare for the Job Interview
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The purpose of a job interview is to figure out if both parties will benefit from
the hire. Determine if the job and work environment meet your needs. Use your
notepad and pen to write down information or jot down a word that will remind you
to ask a certain question. Make sure your clothes are clean and pressed. Allow
sufficient travel time to ensure you arrive five minutes early to the front desk.
Make a Strong Impression
Smile and show demonstrate enthusiasm. Allow the interviewer to take the
lead. Concise, informative answers are appreciated more than lengthy stories. Sell
yourself and what you have to offer. Interviewers want to know why hiring you will
benefit their company. Tout your achievements at previous jobs and be specific with
numbers. The reason you are in this meeting is to convince the other party - even if
you are not completely sure you want the job - of your work ethic and abilities. If
you cut costs that greatly impacted the bottom line, say it explicitly.
Assess the company culture
There are great benefits to meeting at the job site, whether it's a high-rise
office building or downtown at a construction site. Getting a sense of the employee
personalities and how people are interacting with each other is crucial to
understanding the company's culture. Just by having the interview near the
employees, you'll see how people interact and if company morale appears high.
Evaluate Your Fit with the Company
Find out everything you need to know in order to make an informed decision
about the job. Evaluate the match between you, the company culture and the
position. If flip flops and a tank top was your wardrobe staple at your last two jobs,
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will switching to a suit and tie every day be cumbersome? Be realistic about job
duties, travel time, benefits and the salary.
Discuss Your Career Goals
Be candid about your career objectives and your desired career path. Find
out if the company has an established career track or an executive training program.
This shows the interviewer you are motivated and career driven, two traits that
companies look for when hiring. High turnover is something that affects company
morale and the bottom line, so companies seek people looking for a stable future.
Demonstrate Outstanding Communication Skills
The job interview is the perfect place to show off good manners and your
ability to clearly articulate thoughts and ideas. Remember to make the appropriate
amount of eye contact, without staring, because it conveys honestly, trust, intent
and likability during the interview. In addition, when the interview closes, offer extra
copies of your resume in case the interviewer wants to give it to other people. Offer
references from previous jobs. Write a follow-up thank-you note to each person who
met with you. Offer references from previous jobs.
Importance of Interview for Employers and Job Seekers
Personal interviews are used by all employers and companies for selecting
their staff. Interview is one of the most important steps in the staff selection
procedure. Interview proves important because it connects both the employers as
well as job seekers. It assists employers in selecting a right person for a right job. It
also helps job seekers to present their job skills and acquire a desired position on
merit.
7 Steps to Prepare for Your Job Interview
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Now that you have an interview, there are certain things you will want to do
in advance to prepare for it. This article will provide practical tips on how to prepare
for a job interview. Remember, you never get a second chance to make a first
impression, so you’ll want to do your best on preparing for your interview in
advance.
(1) Pick out what you are going to wear on your job interview. What
you wear on your interview is an absolutely crucial part of how to prepare for a job
interview. After you choose your outfit, make sure it is cleaned and pressed and you
have the appropriate accessories and shoes to go with it. It doesn’t hurt to try the
outfit on ahead of time, just to make sure everything fits and you look great. Then
put your outfit aside for day of your interview and have it ready to go. Now that you
have this crucial step out of the way, you can concentrate on the rest.
(2) Practice greeting your interviewer. You should always greet your
interview with friendly smile and firm handshake. If you do this right, you will set off
the right energy and the chances of the interview going well will increase. This is a
small and simple step that you should always to do to prepare for your interview.
(3) Study your resume and know everything on it. Any work experience
or skills you have listed on your resume are fair game to talk about during the
interview. Your resume is all the interviewer has to go by in order to get to know
you. They may pick things out from it and ask you to elaborate. Even though you
may have a previous job listed that was many years ago, the interviewer may ask
you to explain what you did at that job and you are responsible for providing an
answer. This is one step you absolutely won’t want to skip on how to prepare for a
job interview.
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(4) Practice your answers to the most common interview questions.
If you don’t know what these are, do your research and find out or see one of my
other articles. You’ll want to have your answers ready and practice them. You should
always be able to answer “Tell me about yourself” and “Why do you think you would
be great for this job?” The employer doesn’t know, so it’s up to you to sell it.
Don’t completely memorize your answers so they come out rehearsed, but
have a clear idea of what you are going to say. When you are asked, you want your
answer to come out intelligently and naturally. Be open to other questions as well
and really know what you can offer to the company.
(5) Research the company and the job position you are applying for.
Write down any questions you may have about either so you can ask during the
interview. If there any requirement of the job that you are unsure of, you should
definitely ask during the interview. It always looks nice when you go into an
interview with intelligent questions. It shows you put effort in preparing for the
interview. However, never ask questions just to ask questions. The interviewer will
see right through that. Your questions should be genuine and relevant.
(6) Find out the type of interview you will be going on. There are
several common types of interviews such as one on one, group, and behavioral. You
shouldn’t assume you will get a certain one. Don’t be afraid to ask your recruiter
what kind of interview will have if you don’t know. The interview will be more
beneficial to both parties if you are prepared.
(7) Print out the directions to the interview and be on time. Allow
enough time to get there and anticipate traffic. It’s ok to be up to 10 minutes early,
but no more than that. Otherwise, the interviewer may not be ready for you. Bring
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the phone number of your interviewer just in case you get lost or are going to be
late. If you are going to be late, call to let the interviewer know.
Follow these tips and you will successfully know how to prepare for a job
interview. Interviewers can tell whether or not a candidate has prepared for it or not
and they will appreciate it if you did.
JOB Interview Readiness & Preparedness: BE Ready!
The success level of an organization can be directly correlated to their ability
to acquire the best-fit individuals to assist them in meeting their current and future
needs. There are two essential components tied to the success level of any
organization; person organization fit (P-O) and person-job fit (P-J). “P-O fit refers to
the capability between a person and the organization, emphasizing the extent to
which a person and the organization share similar characteristics and or meet each
other’s needs and P-J fit refers to the match between the abilities of a person and
the demands of a job or the desires of a person and the attributes of a job.” The
concepts of both “P-O and P-J fit play a significant role in employee selection and are
considered to be the most influential in the employee selection process.” Thus, the
employment interview largely remains the preferred assessment method of choice by
many organizations.
For candidates, the interview process requires an ambidextrous approach, to
be skilled and versatile. It is two-fold; it not only allows an employer to better
understand how your competencies and attributes align with the company’s
objectives and vision (P-O fit), but it also allows you the opportunity to better
understand and to determine whether the opportunity best aligns with your
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qualifications and career aspirations. Here are few tips to consider as you prepare to
ace your next JOB interview!
The interview has been scheduled. You are excited! This is great news—it is
what you have desired to come into fruition. But WAIT! It all begins to sink in. The
nerves begin to form. Your stomach feels a little queasy. Now what? Thoughts of
doubt and fear set in. Sounds familiar? It happens to the best of us. Whether you
are applying for an entry level, management or executive position, a certain level of
ambiguity and trepidation normally follows the call. You are not alone!
Plan
Before you begin to plan for your next JOB interview, it is important to
identify and understand your value. Contemplate this upfront! Knowing what value
you bring to the table is essential to your success e.g. expertise, experiential
knowledge, trainings. Once you have identified your value, then what? Well, its now
time to demonstrate and convey your value. Demonstrating your value begins with
creating a highly effective cover letter and resume. Yes, a cover letter and resume.
One that demonstrates your highest and best self. Keep in mind, you want to take
full advantage of every opportunity to sell your brand. A cover letter introduces your
resume and your resume introduces you to your interviewer. You are your best
asset-capitalize on it!
Prepare
Preparing for your interview does take work. Like anything else, a successful
interview is not a sprint to the finish line, but a thought-out, well –planned process.
Conveying your value plays a major role in the success of any interview. Naturally,
we are able to confidently articulate responses of the things are most assured of,
however when it comes to interviewing we are not so sure what questions will be
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asked, nor how we should respond. Clearly, there is no way to determine what
specific questions may be asked at an interview, but with the proper preparation and
practice of like similar questions and scenarios, will help you to be more confident in
your ability to respond in a way that leaves a lasting impression. The interviewer is
not a mind reader, so unless you tell them, they will never know. Only you know
your worth, therefore what is not said is not heard, and what is not heard cannot be
made known.
Typically, there are two types of questions: those that are geared toward
getting to know you—your skills and experiences, while the other is catered more so
toward assessing how you react (behaviors) under certain conditions. The intent of
using both approaches is to assist interviewers in making the best hiring decisions.
The anticipation of questions is not such a dreaded thought when you prepare and
establish applicable responses. Create applicable situational questions, then practice
to perfect like-responses. Partner with a friend or coach to build your confidence
level!
Position
Positioning yourself for a successful interview begins with creating your stage
presence; an influential presence that commands and maintains the attention of a
room. It is confident, not arrogant. It is authentic, not manufactured. It is your
ability to (1) effectively communicate- how you say what you say, (2) your physical
appearance and disposition-body language to include non-verbal communicators , (3)
your ability to compellingly maximize a non-visual presence- phone etiquette pre-
screening, (4) your visual presence-face-to-face/virtual, (5) follow up questions; how
you exit the interview, and (6) your timely follow-up.
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Positioning yourself as the best candidate requires you to plan efficiently and
effectively for the interview. Of course, it is normal to feel a little inadequate when it
comes to interviewing, but you too can master the skill of successful interviewing
with the proper training, due diligence, discipline, practice and strategic execution.
Make the best of your efforts!
Related Studies
Miller (2019) studied about “The Perception of Career Readiness Skill
Development in College Seniors”, the findings reveled that students that utilized
career services during their senior year felt more confident in their career readiness
skill development. This survey has important implications for career offices that want
to assess programming and services to develop a competency-based framework.
Aracil et. al. (2018) in their study about “Students’ Perceptions of their
Preparedness for Transition to Work after Graduation” revealed that regarding
academic engagement, they find that they consider that participation in lectures and
the quality in developing collective work have a positive influence on their
preparedness for work, while regular attendance at lectures appears to be negatively
associated with their perceptions of their preparedness. The results also show that
the practical and theoretical content, together with methodological and employability
competencies, have a positive impact on students’ perceptions of their preparedness
for transition to work. Thus, the promotion of learning experiences fostering
methodological and practical competencies, together with more collective career-
related experience and employability skills, may better help prepare graduates for
the transition to work.
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Perera, et. al. (2018) on their study “Career Readiness: A Survey On
Effectiveness of Learning Employability Skills at University Level”, the results strongly
confirm the effectiveness of the ESD module with an overall 89.55% of students
expressing their confidence in facing career challenges. The results show a clear
indication of career readiness through the three dimensions namely self-assessment,
job search techniques, and self-marketing tools. Eighty-one percent of the students
were equipped with skills to make winning moves in the modern-day competitive job
market. Students found the ESD module useful in increasing their career readiness.
It confirms the usefulness of having such kind of training at university level and
likewise applauds the effectiveness of the module.
Ramisetty, et. al. (2017) added on their study, “Measurement of
Employability Skills and Job Readiness Perception of Post-graduate Management
Students: Results from A Pilot Study”, the results from T-tests indicate no significant
difference (p<.05) in any of the scale means between males and females. These
scales can be further tested using a large sample size and other contributing factors
that determine student readiness skills. The study findings help identify the gap
between employability skills and competencies required for entry level positions in
management.
Rayner and Papakonstantinou (2015) studied about “Student Perceptions of
their Workplace Preparedness: Making Work-integrated Learning more Effective”,
higher education is undergoing generational transformation, as universities adapt to
the needs of a 21st century workforce. This study investigated student perspectives
of a work-integrated learning (WIL) placement program, firstly in relation to its
longer-term worth since they had completed it, and secondly, with respect to its
value regarding course relatedness and in enhancing their employability and/or
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workplace readiness. Participants answered a series of learning and career related
questions, both immediately post-placement and six or more months later. Of three
learning-related questions, students were generally positive about one and strongly
endorsed the other two. Contrastingly, over time, students downplayed the initial
value of their WIL with respect to the knowledge gained being relevant to their
future careers. Students were in moderate to strong agreement with other career-
related questions, notwithstanding concerns about their future employability.
Implementation of a work skills development program is recommended to maximize
the effectiveness of WIL.
Buccat (2014) in her study entitled “Work Readiness of the University of
Baguio Fourth Year Business Administration Students”, the findings show that
companies expect that BA graduates must be very competent in terms of foundation
skills and functional skills which mean that companies expect a very high level of
work readiness among them. The type of company influenced the level of
competency required of BA graduates in terms of functional skills but not foundation
skills. The fourth year BA students believe that they are very competent in terms of
foundation and functional skills, which means they have a very high level of work
readiness. This matches the expected level of work readiness by the employers.
The course major influenced the level of competency possessed by fourth year BA
students in terms of foundation and functional skills. In all of the foundation skill
areas, companies require that BA graduates must be very competent. Although the
fourth year BA students believe that they are very competent in most of the
foundation and functional skill areas, they are however moderately competent in
some of the skills areas, which include writing, decision making skills, visualization,
and reasoning for foundation skills.
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Chapter III
Methodology
There are four parts to this chapter: (1) Research Design, (2) Participants,
(3) Data Gathering Instruments, (4) Methodologies, and Statistical Techniques.
Research Design
The descriptive-comparative correlational research method is used in
gathering the needed information for this study. This method enables the
researchers to interpret the theoretical meaning of the findings and hypothesis
development for further studies. Specifically, the researchers utilized a questionnaire
type of descriptive research method which enables the researchers to gather
information from the respondents without the respondents having any difficulties in
answering the questions required for the researchers to determine the level of
preparedness in job interview among graduating Marine Engineering students of ST.
Therese MTC Colleges Tigbauan Site, School Year 2019-2020.
Ary (2010: 426) states that, research design is the researcher’s plan of how
to proceed to gain an understanding of some group or some phenomenon in its
context. Based on that theory, the research design of this research is descriptive
design with qualitative approach. According to Gay (1992: 217), descriptive research
involves collecting data in order to test hypotheses or to answer questions
concerning the current status of the subject of the study. A descriptive study
determines and reports the way things are. Descriptive research is scientific research
that describes about event, phenomena or fact systematically dealing with certain
area or population.
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Respondents of the study
The respondents of the study were Three hundred fifty-seven (357) second
year Maritime students who are officially enrolled during the first semester Academic
Year 2019-2020 of St. Therese MTC Colleges Tigbauan Site, Iloilo.
Table 1: Distribution of Respondents
Degree Program N %
BSMT 2 279 78.2%
BSMarE 2 78 21.8%
Section
Section 1 80 22.4%
Section 2 77 21.6%
Section 3 40 11.2%
Section 4 37 10.4%
Section 5 39 10.9%
Section 6 44 12.3%
Section 7 40 11.2%
Table 1 above shows the distribution of the respondents when
classified into degree programs and sections. When classified by degree
programs, 279 or 78.2% of the 357 total participants are BSMT students,
while the remaining 21.8% or 78 students take up BSMarE. When grouped by
section, 80 (22.4%) are from Section 1; 77 (21.6%) are from Section 2; 40
(11.2%) are from Section 3; 37 (10.4%) are from Section 4; 39 (10.9%) are
from Section 5; 44 (12.3%) are from Section 6 and, 40 (11.2%) are from
section 7. The total number of respondents is 357, comprising 100%.
Instrumentation
The data in this study was gathered using a researcher-made questionnaire.
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Questionnaire, it was used to determine the level of preparedness in job
interview and mock interview performance among maritime students.
The questionnaire has two parts. The first part concerns the personal
information of the respondents. It requires the following information: name
(optional), degree program and section.
The second part is statements about preparedness in job interview among
maritime students. The questionnaire contained of fifteen (15) statements. The
following is the response scores of students’ level of preparedness in job interview.
Table 2: Response scale of students’ level of preparedness in job interview
Response Score
Highly prepared (HP) 5
Prepared (P) 4
Moderately prepared (MP) 3
Less prepared (LP) 2
Not prepared at all (NP) 1
In order to determine the mock interview performance of students, the
researcher will use the grades of the students.
Table 3: Grading Scale System
Scale/Range Adjectival Rating
90-100% Excellent
80-89% Outstanding
70-79% Very Good
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60-69% Good
50-59% Fair/Passing
Below 50% Poor
Validity
The first draft of the questionnaire was studied by the researcher to criticize,
give suggestions and support by three jurors for Validity. The jurors will be selected
based on their expertise in education. The questionnaire will be reviewed and
presented to the thesis adviser again.
The jury will review each item of the questionnaire to determine whether the
item should be included in such instrument. In valuing the items will be used the
Accept, Improve or Unacceptable options. They will provide suggestions or
recommendations on items that need improvement or change. The Accept or
Improve options will be accepted while the Unacceptable will no longer be included
in the questionnaire.
To determine whether the item should be included in the instrument to be
used, the agreement ratio for each item is determined using the following formula.
AR=
Number of jurors ¿ choose acceptable ¿ x 100

Total number of jurors
Items with an agreement ratio of 80% and above will be accepted
while an agreement ratio of 79% and below will not be accepted.
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Data Gathering Procedure
The researchers asked the dean of the college to use the students as a
participant in this study.
All participants were answered the questionnaire according to the time
agreed upon by the researcher and the dean.
The starting task is to explain the researcher's role in answering the
questions. It will take 3 minutes. Students are given 5 minutes to complete the
questionnaire and 2 minutes to gather the questionnaire. It will take a total of 10
minutes to complete the questionnaire.
The data were analyzed to see the difference in the level of preparedness in
Job Interview of maritime students according to degree program and section.
The total scores obtained by each students’ in the questionnaire was
interpreted using the scale.
Statistical Techniques
The data collected in this study were calculated using the following statistical
tools: Percentage, Mean, t-test, and Analysis of Variance (ANNOVA). The significance
level was set at .05 alpha.
Percentage. It was used to ensure the proportion of respondents according to
their level of preparedness in job interview.
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Mean. It was used to describe level of preparedness in job interview of
graduating marine engineering students.
T-test. It was used to ensure the students' level preparedness in job
interview when it comes position applied, company type, age, civil status, and
academic standing.
N-way Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) was a statistical technique that
assesses potential differences in a the difficulties of maritime students in navigation
3 of A.Y. 2020-2021 at St. Therese-MTC College as a whole and when grouped
according to their Section as the dependent variable. The items were given verbal
and numerical description to quantify the gathered data.
All inferential statistics is set at .05 alpha.
Pearson’s correlation coefficient is the test statistics that measures the
statistical relationship, or association, between two continuous variables. It is known
as the best method of measuring the association between variables of interest
because it is based on the method of covariance. It gives information about the
magnitude of the association, or correlation, as well as the direction of the
relationship.
CHAPTER IV
RESULTS AND DISCUSSION
This chapter discusses the results and findings of the present study which aims
to measure the preparedness in job interview and mock interview performance
among maritime students of A.Y. 2020-2021 St. Therese MTC-Colleges Tigbauan
Site.
This study also determined the preparedness in job interview and mock
interview performance among maritime students of A.Y. 2020-2021 St. Therese
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MTC-Colleges,Tigbauan Site when they were taken as an entire group and when
grouped according to degree program and section.
It also determined if there were relationship between the level of
preparedness in Job Interview and Mock Interview Performance of Maritime Students
of St. Therese-MTC Colleges when they were taken as an entire group and when
grouped according to degree program and section.
DATA ANALYSIS
This present the study of the preparedness in job interview and mock interview
performance among maritime students of St. Therese-MTC Colleges during the
academic year 2020-2021.
Table 4: Mean Results and description the Job Interview Preparedness
Descriptive Statistics
N Mean SD Description
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Job Interview Preparedness 357 3.25 .532 Moderately prepared

1. I research about the company. 356 3.24 .896 Moderately prepared
2. I research the interviewer. 357 3.34 .862 Moderately prepared
3. I prepare a possible set of questions. 357 3.19 .772 Moderately prepared
4. I attend a mock interview. 357 3.24 .879 Moderately prepared
5. I print out physical copies of my 355 3.13 .860 Moderately prepared
resume.
6. I eat a healthy meal before the 357 3.05 .887 Moderately prepared
interview.
7. I clean and press my clothes. 356 3.15 .740 Moderately prepared
8. I dress for the role or position I 356 3.38 .914 Moderately prepared
apply..
9. I write thank-you notes n delivering 357 3.26 .739 Moderately prepared
after the interview.
10. I try to determine the fastest route 357 3.27 1.002 Moderately prepared
to the interview.
11. I create a note with critical terms 357 3.34 .862 Moderately prepared
and names.
12. I turn your cell phone off before the 355 3.25 1.008 Moderately prepared
interview.
13. I sleep well the night before. 357 3.25 .958 Moderately prepared
14. I prepare for the different types of 357 3.32 .892 Moderately prepared
interviews.
15. I consider stories from previous 357 3.30 .935 Moderately prepared
positions.
Valid N (listwise) 354 Moderately prepared
Legend:
1.00-1.80 (Not all prepared); 1.81-2.60 (Less prepared);
2.61-3.40 (Moderately prepared); 3.41-4.20 (Prepared); 4.21-5.00 (Highly prepared)
Table 4 above shows that the Job Interview Preparedness of 357 respondents
is “Moderately” prepared (M=3.25; SD=.532). The result also shows that the
respondents are moderately prepared in the following descriptions; (1) I research
about the company (M=3.24; SD=.896); (2) I research the interviewer (M=3.34;
SD=.862); (3) I prepare a possible set of questions (M=3.19; SD=.772); (4) I attend
mock interview (M=3.24; SD=.879); (5) I print out physical copies of my resume
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(M=3.13; SD=.860); (6) I eat a healthy meal before the interview (M=3.05;
SD=.887); (7) I clean and press my clothes (M=3.15; SD=.740); (8) I dress for the
role or position I apply (M=3.38; SD=.914); (9) I write thank-you notes in delivering
after the interview (M=3.26; SD=.739); (10) I try to determine the fastest route to
the interview (M=3.27; SD=1.002); (11) I create a note with critical terms and
names (M=3.34; SD=.862); (12) I turn my cell phone off before the interview
(M=3.24; SD=1.008); (13) I sleep well the night before (M=3.25; SD=.958); (14) I
prepare for the different types of interview (M=3.32; SD=.892); (15) I consider
stories from previous positions (M=3.30; SD=.935).
Table 5: Mean Results on the Level of preparedness in job interview and mock
interview performance of Maritime students when taken as a whole and when group
according to degree program.
N Mean SD Description
Mock Interview Grade 357 77.80 10.090 Good
Job Interview Preparedness 357 3.25 .532 Moderately prepared
Group Statistics
Degree Std. Error Description
Program N Mean SD Mean
Job Interview BSMT 2 279 3.15 .522 .031 Moderately prepared
Preparedness BSMarE 2 78 3.60 .409 .046 Moderately prepared
Mock Interview BSMT 2 279 77.77 9.966 .597 Good
Grade BSMarE 2 78 77.91 10.587 1.199 Good
Legend:
Table 5 above shows the mean and standard deviation of respondents’ mock
interview grade and job interview preparedness when group as a whole and
according to degree program. For mock interview grade, the 357 respondents
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garnered a mean score of 77.80 and a standard deviation of 10.090 which is
classified as “Good”. For the job interview preparedness, the 357 respondents have a
mean score of 3.25 and standard deviation of .532 which is consider as “moderately
prepared”.
When grouped according to degree program, BSMT has a mean score of 3.15
with a standard deviation of .522 which is classified as “Moderately Prepared”. On
the other hand, BSME scores an average of 3.60 with the standard deviation of .409
which is also consider as “Moderately Prepared” in their job interview. In their mock
interview grade, BSMT garnered a mean score of 77.77 with the standard deviation
of 9.966 which is marked as “Good”. The BSME has a mean score of 77.91 with the
standard deviation of 10.587 which is also marked as “Good”.
Table 7. Mean Results on the Level of preparedness in job interview and mock
interview performance when taken as a group according to the sections.
Descriptives
95% Confidence
Interval for Mean
Std. Lower Upper
Section N Mean SD Error Bound Bound Min Max
Job Interview 1 80 3.56 .367 .041 3.47 3.64 3 5
Preparedness 2 77 3.39 .395 .045 3.30 3.48 3 4
3 40 3.06 .602 .095 2.86 3.25 1 4
4 37 2.97 .626 .103 2.77 3.18 1 4
5 39 3.15 .467 .075 3.00 3.31 2 4
6 44 2.94 .654 .099 2.74 3.14 1 4
7 40 3.23 .376 .060 3.11 3.35 2 4
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Total 357 3.25 .532 .028 3.19 3.30 1 5

Mock 1 80 81.61 3.647 .408 80.80 82.42 75 94
Interview 2 77 78.48 10.819 1.23 76.02 80.94 14 89
Grade 3
3 40 76.25 3.395 .537 75.16 77.34 66 83
4 37 80.92 3.499 .575 79.75 82.09 75 90
5 39 79.92 3.320 .532 78.85 81.00 72 86
6 44 80.14 3.070 .463 79.20 81.07 72 86
7 40 62.88 18.677 2.95 56.90 68.85 12 84
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Total 357 77.80 10.090 .534 76.75 78.85 12 94
Legend:
The data in Table 7 shows that Mean Results on the Level of preparedness in job interview
and mock interview performance when taken as a group according to section.
In job interview preparedness, Section 1 ranked the highest with a mean score of 3.56
and standard deviation of .367, classified as Prepared. Section 2 ranked second with
a mean score of 3.39 and standard deviation of .395, which is described as
Moderately prepared. Respondents from Section 7 ranked third with an average
score of 3.23 and standard deviation of .376 and also described as Moderately
prepared. Section 5 has a mean score of 3.15 and standard deviation .467 which is
marked as Moderately prepared. Respondents from Section 3 are also marked as
Moderately prepared for having an average score of 3.06 and standard deviation
of .602. Section 4 has a mean score of 2.97 and standard deviation .626 which is
classified as Moderately prepared. Section 6 ranked the lowest with a mean score of
2.94 and standard deviation of .654 which also classified as Moderately prepared.
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On the other hand, in mock interview grade, Section 1 ranked the highest with a
mean score of 81.61 and standard deviation of 3.647, classified as Outstanding.
Section 4 ranked second with a mean score of 80.92 and standard deviation of
3.499, which is described as Outstanding. Respondents from Section 6 ranked third
with an average score of 80.14 and standard deviation of 3.070 and also described
as Outstanding. Section 5 has a mean score of 79.92 and standard deviation 3.320
which is marked as Very Good. Respondents from Section 2 are also marked as Very
Good for having an average score of 78.48 and standard deviation of 10.819.
Section 3 has a mean score of 76.25 and standard deviation 3.395 which is classified
as Very Good. Section 7 ranked the lowest with a mean score of 62.88 and standard
deviation of 18.677 which is classified as Good.
Table 7. Shows the significant difference in the level of preparedness in job
interview and mock interview performance when grouped according to
degree program.
Independent Samples Test

Levene's t-test for Equality of Means
Test for
Equality of
Variances
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95%
Confidence
Sig. Mean Interval of
(2- Differen Std. Error the Difference
F Sig. t df tailed) ce Difference Lower Upper
Job Equal variances .080 .777 - 355 .000 -.446 .064 -.572 -.320
Interview assumed 6.970
Preparedness Equal variances - 154.348 .000 -.446 .056 -.557 -.336
not assumed 7.987
Mock Equal variances 1.748 .187 -.111 355 .912 -.143 1.294 -2.688 2.402
Interview assumed
Grade Equal variances -.107 117.878 .915 -.143 1.339 -2.795 2.508
not assumed
The data in Table 7 above shows the differences in the level of Preparedness in Job
Interview and Mock Interview performance when grouped by Degree Program. With
the use of the t-test, results show that the p-value is 0.150 and 0.187 respectively,
and since p>0.05, it is revealed that there is no significant difference in the level of
preparedness and performance when students are grouped by degree program. This
means that both courses have the same level of preparedness and performance,
that is, the level of preparedness in content analysis of an apr, across degree
programs, does not matter.
ANOVA
Sum of Mean
Squares df Square F Sig.
Job Interview Between 17.862 6 2.977 12.559 .000
Preparedness Groups
Within 82.965 350 .237
Groups
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Total 100.827 356

Mock Interview Between 10980.688 6 1830.115 25.353 .000
Grade Groups
Within 25264.791 350 72.185
Groups
Total 36245.479 356
Correlations
Job Interview Mock Interview
Preparedness Grade
Job Interview Pearson Correlation 1 .018
Preparedness Sig. (2-tailed) .730
N 357 357
Mock Interview Grade Pearson Correlation .018 1
Sig. (2-tailed) .730
N 357 357
p-value (sig.) < .05 Significant (S) @ .05 alpha
p-value (sig.) > .05 Not Significant (NS) @ .05 alpha
Degree of correlation:
Perfect: If the value is near ± 1, then it said to be a perfect correlation: as
one variable increases, the other variable tends to also increase (if positive) or
decrease (if negative).
High degree: If the coefficient value lies between ± 0.50 and ± 1, then it is
said to be a strong correlation.
Moderate degree: If the value lies between ± 0.30 and ± 0.49, then it is said
to be a medium correlation.
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Low degree: When the value lies below + .29, then it is said to be a small
correlation.
No correlation: When the value is zero.
Furthermore, Table 5 shows that there was significant difference in the level
of preparedness in job interview and level of mock interview performance of Maritime
students when grouped according to degree program. Specifically, proficiency on
grammar and vocabulary have p-value equal to .002 and 0.030 respectively.
However, Table 5 also shows that there was no significant difference in the
level of preparedness in job interview and level of mock interview performance of
Maritime students when grouped according to degree program. Specifically,
proficiency on reading comprehension have p-value equal to .060.
Since p <.05, the null hypothesis which states that there was no significant
difference in the level of preparedness in job interview and level of mock interview
performance of Maritime students when grouped according to degree program was
rejected
CHAPTER V
SUMMARY, CONCLUSIONS IMPLICATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
This chapter presents the summary of the study, the conclusion drawn from
the analysis of the data, and some recommendations based on the research findings
and conclusions which the researcher considers to be of utmost importance to him,
to the administrator of the school, and the students involved in this study.
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Summary
This study determined the level of preparedness in job interview and level of
mock interview performance among graduating Maritime students when taken as
whole and when classified according to department program Maritime students of St.
Therese-MTC Colleges when they were taken as an entire group and when grouped
according to degree program and section.
It also determined the existence of significant difference in the level of
preparedness in job interview and level of mock interview performance among
graduating Maritime students of St. Therese-MTC Colleges when taken as whole and
when classified according to degree program and section.
The study involved 357 graduating maritime students (279 BSMT & 78
BSMarE) enrolled during AY 2020-2021. The sampling method chosen for this study
was total population sampling involving BSMT & BSMarE students.
The independent variables in this investigation was the Graduating maritime
students in accordance to degree program and section of the respondents. While the
dependent variable in this study was the Level of Job Interview Preparedness
correlates to Mock Interview performance.
This study was conducted at a maritime school in St. Therese- MTC Colleges
during the academic year 2020-2021.
The descriptive statistics used in this study were means and standard
deviation. The inferential used was t-test and ANOVA. All levels of significance were
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set at 0.05 alpha. The Statistical Package for the Social Science Software (SPSS) was
used to process data.
Finding of the Study
The following are the findings of the study:
1. The level of preparedness in job interview among Maritime students when
taken as whole and when classified according to degree program and section were
both “Moderately Prepared”.
2. The level of mock interview performance among Maritime students when
taken as a whole and when classified according to degree program and section were
both “Good”
3. There is a significant difference in the level of preparedness in job interview
degree program and section with p-value of .000.
4. There is a significant difference in the level of mock interview performance
degree program and section with p-value of .000.
5. The significant relationship between the level of preparedness and mock
interview performance of Maritime students of St. Therese MTC Colleges Tigbauan
Site, Academic Year 2020-2021 has a “Low Degree of Correlation” with a value
of .018 and Significance (2-tailed) value of .730.
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Conclusion
The following conclusions were formulated based on findings:
1. The level of preparedness in job interview among Maritime students when
taken as whole and when classified according to degree program and section were
both “Moderately Prepared”.
2. The level of mock interview performance among Maritime students when taken as a
whole and when classified according to degree program and section were both
“Good”
3. There is a significant difference in the level of preparedness in job interview among
Maritime students when taken as whole and when classified according to degree
program and section with p-value of .000.
4. There is a significant difference in the level of mock interview performance among
Maritime students when taken as whole and when classified according to degree
program and section with p-value of .000. Therefore, the null hypothesis is rejected.
5. The significant relationship between the level of preparedness and mock interview
performance of Maritime students of St. Therese MTC Colleges Tigbauan Site,
Academic Year 2020-2021 has a “Low Degree of Correlation” with a value of .018
and Significance (2-tailed) value of .730. Therefore, the null hypothesis is rejected.
Recommendation
In the light of the findings, the conclusion in this study, the following
recommendations are offered:
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Recommendations for the Administrators. The school administration should
create learning activities which is convenient to both parties. Specifically, provide
students additional programs or seminars focuses on the preparation of job
interview.
Recommendations for the Teachers. The research instructor should gear
towards improving his/her communication to the student to point out what is best for
both. Additionally, the teacher should have skills and knowledge in teaching students
to be prepared in their job interview which is essential in applying for a job.
Recommendations for the Parent. Parents should be supportive of students’
learning activities for improving their learning’s in school.
Recommendation for the Students. Students should be oriented on the
importance of learning activities especially related to academic excellence. Further,
the student should internalize the importance of being prepared in job interview as it
is very essential in applying a job after graduation.
Recommendation for the Future Researcher . Further studies should be
conducted to evaluate learning activities with other independent variables aside from
degree program and section.
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APPENDIX A
QUESTIONNAIRE
Part 1:PERSONAL INFORMATION
Name (Optional):-
___________________________________________________
Course: ____________ Section: ______________
Part 2: QUESTIONNAIRE
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Directions: Please complete the following scale by checking (√) the
appropriate response corresponding to your belief. Please use the scale
below:
5 – Strongly Agree
4 - Agree
3 - Neutral
2 - Disagree
1 – Strongly Disagree
Job Interview Preparedness 5 4 3 2 1
1. I research about the
company.
2. I research the interviewer.
3. I prepare a possible set of
questions.
4. I attend a mock interview.
5. I print out physical copies of
my resume.
6. I eat a healthy meal before
the interview.
7. I clean and press my clothes.
8. I dress for the role or position
I apply.
9. I write thank-you notes n
delivering after the interview.
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10. I try to determine the
fastest route to the interview.
11. I create a note with critical
terms and names.
12. I turn your cell phone off
before the interview.
13. I sleep well the night before.
14. I prepare for the different
types of interviews.
15. I consider stories from
previous positions.
“THANK YOU FOR COOPERATING!!! “
APPENDIX B
LETTERS
____________
__________
___________
STMTCC
Sir:
Good day!
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We are presently working on our research entitled “Preparedness in Job

Interview and Mock Interview Performance Among Maritime Students” in
partial fulfilment of the subject Research 2 (Methods of Research 2) for the degree
Bachelor of Science in Marine Transportation (BSMT)
In connection with this, you are chosen as one of our validators to determine the
content validity of our instrument. Attached herewith is the sample of our
questionnaire and validation instrument for your reference.
Your full support is very much appreciated for the success of this study. Thank you!
Very truly,
TUBESA, WENCESLAO
Researcher (Leader)
Noted by:
MYLENE S. JAINGA
Paper Adviser Research Instructor
Approved:
C/E MELCHOR S. GASALAO, MSME

Dean CMEP
CERTIFICATION
This is to certify that the questionnaire/ interview schedule of the paper entitled
Preparedness in Job Interview and Mock Interview Performance Among
Maritime Students have been validated by the undersigned.
All comments and suggestions were incorporated in the NEW questionnaire/
interview schedule and presented to us.
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PANEL OF RESEARCHER INSTRUMENT VALIDATORS
______________________
INSTRUCTOR
______________________
INSTRUCTRESS
______________________
INSTRUCTRESS
Criteria for Validating the Research Instrument
(By Good and Scates)
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No. Criteria Yes No
1. Are the questions on the subject?

/
2. Are the questions perfectly clear and
/
unambiguous?
3. Do the questions get at something stable,

/
relatively deep – seated, well considered non –
superficial and non – ephemeral, but something,
which is typical of individuals or the situation?
4. Do the questions “pull” or have extractive

/
power? That is, it will be responded by a large
enough of population of the respondents?
5. Do the responses show a reasonable range of

/
variation?
6. Is the information obtained consistent? Does it

/
agree with what is known?
7. Are the items sufficiently inclusive?

/
8. Is there a possibility of using external criterion to
/
evaluate the questionnaire?
Comments, Suggestion, and Modifications
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
______________________
INSTRUCTOR
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No. Criteria Yes No

/
/
unambiguous?

/

/

/
variation?

/

/
/
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
______________________
INSTRUCTRESS
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No. Criteria Yes No

/
unambiguous?
/
/

/

/
variation?

/

/
/
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
______________________
INSTRUCTRESS
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Adviser’s Acceptance Form
I hereby accept the role as an adviser of the research study/research topic on

Preparedness in Job Interview and Mock Interview Performance Among
Maritime Students
(Proposed Research Title/Topic/Problem)
of
Balinas, John Arvin; Caldito, Marju Rowil; Dionela, Meljhon

Frigillano, John Denver; Pagtolon-an, Louiel Grey
Sanquilos, Arvin Rei; Tabares, Jan Michael
(Researchers)
who are taking up ___Bachelor of Science in Marine Engineering __

(Degree Program)
_________________ _____ ____

Adviser’s Signature over Printed Name Date
Noted by:
Mrs. Mylene S. Jainga

Research Instructor’s Signature over Printed Name
STMTCC-RDO-075- 240719

Iloilo, Philippines
E
Research and Development Office
Panel Member’s Acceptance Form
I,_______________________________________ member in the

(Name)
Research pre-oral and final defense for A.Y. 2020-2021.
____________________________________ __
Panel Member’s Signature over Printed Name Date
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RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Application to Conduct Research
Research Title: “Preparedness in Job Interview and Mock Interview

Performance Among Maritime Students”
Name Proponent (s): Signature
Balinas, John Arvin

Caldito, Marju Rowil
Dionela, Meljhon
Frigillano, John Denver
Pagtolon-an, Louiel Grey
Sanquilos, Arvin Rei
Tabares, Jan Michael
Duration: __________________________ (in months)
From: ____________ To: ________________
Recommending Approval: _________________________________
RDD/RDC
Approved by:
Dr. Ma. Teresa S. Sarabia
President/Vice President
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APPENDIX C
RESULT OF PROCESSING OF DATA BY SPSS
RAW RESULTS
Degree Program Section

N % N %
BSMT 2 279 78.2% Section 1 80 22.4%
BSMarE 2 78 21.8% Section 2 77 21.6%
Section 3 40 11.2%
Section 4 37 10.4%
Section 5 39 10.9%
Section 6 44 12.3%
Section 7 40 11.2%
Table 1 above shows the distribution of the respondents when classified into degree
programs and sections. When classified by degree programs, 279 or 78.2% of the
357 total participants are BSMT students, while the remaining 21.8% or 78 students
take up BSMarE. When grouped by section, 80 (22.4%) are from Section 1; 77
(21.6%) are from Section 2; 40 (11.2%) are from Section 3; 37 (10.4%) are from
Section 4; 39 (10.9%) are from Section 5; 44 (12.3%) are from Section 6 and, 40
(11.2%) are from section 7. The total number of respondents is 357, comprising
100%.
N Mean Std. Deviation
Job Interview Preparedness 357 3.25 .532
1. I research about the company. 356 3.24 .896
2. I research the interviewer. 357 3.34 .862
3. I prepare a possible set of questions. 357 3.19 .772
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4. I attend a mock interview. 357 3.24 .879

5. I print out physical copies of my resume. 355 3.13 .860
6. I eat a healthy meal before the interview. 357 3.05 .887
7. I clean and press my clothes. 356 3.15 .740
8. I dress for the role or position I apply. 356 3.38 .914
9. I write thank-you notes n delivering after the 357 3.26 .739
interview.
10. I try to determine the fastest route to the interview. 357 3.27 1.002
11. I create a note with critical terms and names. 357 3.34 .862
12. I turn your cell phone off before the interview. 355 3.25 1.008
13. I sleep well the night before. 357 3.25 .958
14. I prepare for the different types of interviews. 357 3.32 .892
15. I consider stories from previous positions. 357 3.30 .935
Valid N (listwise) 354
Legend: 1.00-1.80 (Not all prepared); 1.81-2.60 (Less prepared); 2.61-3.40
(Moderately prepared); 3.41-4.20 (Prepared); 4.21-5.00 (Highly prepared)
Table 2 above shows that the Job Interview Preparedness of 357 respondents
is Moderately prepared (M=3.25; SD=.532). The result also shows that the
respondents are moderately prepared in the following descriptions; (1) I
research about the company (M=3.24; SD=.896); (2) I research the
interviewer (M=3.34; SD=.862); (3) I prepare a possible set of questions
(M=3.19; SD=.772); (4) I attend mock interview (M=3.24; SD=.879); (5) I
print out physical copies of my resume (M=3.13; SD=.860); (6) I eat a
healthy meal before the interview (M=3.05; SD=.887); (7) I clean and press
my clothes (M=3.15; SD=.740); (8) I dress for the role or position I apply
(M=3.38; SD=.914); (9) I write thank-you notes in delivering after the
interview (M=3.26; SD=.739); (10) I try to determine the fastest route to the
interview (M=3.27; SD=1.002); (11) I create a note with critical terms and
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names (M=3.34; SD=.862); (12) I turn my cell phone off before the interview
(M=3.24; SD=1.008); (13) I sleep well the night before (M=3.25; SD=.958);
(14) I prepare for the different types of interview (M=3.32; SD=.892); (15) I
consider stories from previous positions (M=3.30; SD=.935).
N Mean Std. Deviation
Mock Interview Grade 357 77.80 10.090
Job Interview Preparedness 357 3.25 .532
Group Statistics
Degree Std. Std. Error
Program N Mean Deviation Mean
Job Interview BSMT 2 279 3.15 .522 .031
Preparedness BSMarE 2 78 3.60 .409 .046
Mock Interview Grade BSMT 2 279 77.77 9.966 .597
BSMarE 2 78 77.91 10.587 1.199
Table 3 above shows the average and standard deviation of respondents’ mock interview
grade and job interview preparedness when group as a whole and according to degree
program. For mock interview grade, the 357 respondents garnered a mean score of 77.80
and a standard deviation of 10.090 which is classified as Good. For the job interview
preparedness, the 357 respondents have a mean score of 3.25 and standard deviation
of .532 which is consider as moderately prepared.
When grouped according to degree program, BSMT 2 has a mean score of 3.15 with a
standard deviation of .522 which is classified as moderately prepared. On the other hand,
BSME 2 scores an average of 3.60 with the standard deviation of .409 which is also consider
as moderately prepared in their job interview. In their mock interview grade, BSMT 2
garnered a mean score of 77.77 with the standard deviation of 9.966 which is marked as
Good. The BSME has a mean score of 77.91 with the standard deviation of 10.587 which is
also marked as Good.
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Descriptives
95%
Confidence
Interval for
Mean
Std. Std. Lower Upper
N Mean Deviation Error Bound Bound Minimum Maximum
Job Interview Section 80 3.56 .367 .041 3.47 3.64 3 5
Preparedness 1
Section 77 3.39 .395 .045 3.30 3.48 3 4
2
Section 40 3.06 .602 .095 2.86 3.25 1 4
3
Section 37 2.97 .626 .103 2.77 3.18 1 4
4
Section 39 3.15 .467 .075 3.00 3.31 2 4
5
Section 44 2.94 .654 .099 2.74 3.14 1 4
6
Section 40 3.23 .376 .060 3.11 3.35 2 4
7
Total 357 3.25 .532 .028 3.19 3.30 1 5
Mock Section 80 81.61 3.647 .408 80.80 82.42 75 94
Interview 1
Grade Section 77 78.48 10.819 1.233 76.02 80.94 14 89
2
Section 40 76.25 3.395 .537 75.16 77.34 66 83
3
Section 37 80.92 3.499 .575 79.75 82.09 75 90
4
Section 39 79.92 3.320 .532 78.85 81.00 72 86
5
Section 44 80.14 3.070 .463 79.20 81.07 72 86
6
Section 40 62.88 18.677 2.953 56.90 68.85 12 84
7
Total 357 77.80 10.090 .534 76.75 78.85 12 94
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Group Statistics
Degree Std. Std. Error
Program N Mean Deviation Mean
Job Interview BSMT 2 279 3.15 .522 .031
Preparedness BSMarE 2 78 3.60 .409 .046
Mock Interview Grade BSMT 2 279 77.77 9.966 .597
BSMarE 2 78 77.91 10.587 1.199
Independent Samples Test

Levene's
Test for
Equality of
Variances t-test for Equality of Means
95%
Confidence
Interval of
Sig. the
(2- Mean Std. Error Difference
tailed Differenc Differenc Lowe Uppe
F Sig. t df ) e e r r
Job Equal .080 .777 - 355 .000 -.446 .064 -.572 -.320
Interview variance 6.97
Preparednes s 0
s assumed
Equal - 154.34 .000 -.446 .056 -.557 -.336
variance 7.98 8
s not 7
assumed
Mock Equal 1.74 .187 -.111 355 .912 -.143 1.294 - 2.402
Interview variance 8 2.688
Grade s
assumed
Equal -.107 117.87 .915 -.143 1.339 - 2.508
variance 8 2.795
s not
assumed
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ANOVA
Sum of Mean
Squares df Square F Sig.
Job Interview Between 17.862 6 2.977 12.559 .000
Preparedness Groups
Within Groups 82.965 350 .237
Total 100.827 356
Mock Interview Between 10980.688 6 1830.115 25.353 .000
Grade Groups
Within Groups 25264.791 350 72.185
Total 36245.479 356
Correlations
Job Interview Mock Interview
Preparedness Grade
Job Interview Preparedness Pearson Correlation 1 .018
N 357 357
Mock Interview Grade Pearson Correlation .018 1
N 357 357
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APPENDIX D
RESEARCHERS PROFILE
Name:
Research Leader
Section:
Age:
Birthday:
Motto in life:
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Section:
Age:
Birthday:
Motto in life:
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Section:
Age:
Birthday:
Motto in life:
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Section:
Age:
Birthday:
Motto in life:
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Age:
Birthday:
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ST.

PREPAREDNESS IN JOB INTERVIEW AND MOCK INTERVIEW

PERFORMANCE AMONG MARITIME STUDENTS

A Thesis Presented to the

Faculty of the College of Maritime Education Programs

St. Therese-MTC Colleges

In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the course,

Research 2 (Method of Maritime Research)

Balinas, John Arvin

Caldito, Marju Rowil

Frigillano, John Denver

Pagtolon-an, Louiel Grey

Sanquilos, Arvin Rei

Tabares, Jan Michael

Tubesa, Wenceslao Jr.

This undergraduate thesis entitled “Preparedness in Job Interview and Mock

Interview Performance among Maritime Students”, in partial fulfilment of the

requirements in Research 2 (Methods of Maritime Research) for the degree of

acceptance and approval.

MRS. MYLENE S. JAINGA C/E MELCHOR S. GASALAO, MSME

Accepted and approved in partial fulfilment of the requirements for

the degree of Bachelor of Science in Marine Transportation.

The Researchers would like to extend their heartfelt thanks and

To C/E Melchor S. Gasalao, MSME, Dean of Maritime Education of St.

Appreciation also to the research instructress, Mrs. Mylene Jainga and

unwavering enthusiasm keeping the researcher constantly engaged with their

research. Gratitude for their inspiring words and ideas.

To Mrs. Josefa G. Traviña, Mrs. Medania T. Malagsic, Mrs. Lucia S,

advice, opinions, suggestions ideas for improvement of the study

To the Research and Development Office and Library Department for

Lastly, to their Respondents, for giving little time for answering in

This study sought to determine the Preparedness in Job Interview and

Mock Interview Performance Among Maritime Students at St. Therese MTC-

Colleges – Tigbauan Site. The descriptive study was participated in by 357

respondents, 279 third year BSMT students and 78 BSMarE. Descriptive

Mock Interview Performance Among Maritime Students of St. Therese-MTC

collected, and analysed using the descriptive and inferential statistic

of Preparedness in Job Interview were both “Moderately prepared” and Mock

Interview Performance were “Good”.

Table of Contents v-vi

List of Tables vii

Background of the Study ---------------------------------- 1-3

Theoretical Framework ------------------------------------ 3-4

Research Paradigm ---------------------------------------- 4

Statement of the Problem -------------------------------- 5

Hypothesis of the Study ---------------------------------- 5

Definition of the Study ------------------------------------ 5-6

Significance of the Study---------------------------------- 6-7

Scope and Delimitation ----------------------------------- 7-8

2 REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE

Review of Related Literature ----------------------------- 9-18

Review of Related Studies ------------------------------- 18-28

Research Design ------------------------------------------ 29

Respondents of the Study ------------------------------- 29

Data Gathering Procedures -------------------------------31-33

Data Analysis Procedure ----------------------------------34-38

4 Result and Discussion

5 Summary, Conclusion Implication and Recommendations

Findings of the Study--------------------------------------40-41

Result of Processing of data by SPSS------------------61-63

1. General description of each score level ----------------------33

2. Distribution of Respondents’ Score in English Language

3. Mean Results and Description on the Proficiency Level

of the First Year Maritime Students in English Language