Fox Cities RISEStartInterview confidence can become the difference between potential and opportunity. RISE gives participants a practical place to prepare before the stakes feel high.
Some people have the ability, work ethic, and life experience to succeed, but they have not had enough practice explaining that value in an interview. RISE creates a structured place to rehearse, receive feedback, and move forward with more confidence.
Fox Cities RISE is being built as a local interview-readiness initiative. The public site explains the program, while the RISE Workspace handles partner coordination, events, agreements, and staff follow-up.
In one pilot randomized trial, interview-skills training produced greater measured improvement than services as usual, with an adjusted 4.63-point difference in mock-interview skill scores.
A meta-analysis of 63 studies found interview ratings were strongly tied to observable cues, including professional appearance, eye contact, and head movement.
Simulated interviews give participants a place to turn advice into behavior before a real employer conversation decides the next step.
Sources: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders pilot RCT; Journal of Organizational Behavior meta-analysis summary; Journal of University Teaching and Learning Practice mock-interview study.