Mockin

What is Mockin?

Mockin is an AI-powered career toolkit for UX/UI and Product Designers. It’s designed to help candidates prepare for hiring processes by generating feedback on interview performance and by reviewing materials recruiters evaluate—such as resumes and design portfolios.

The site positions Mockin as a way to reduce ambiguity in interview prep: instead of only practicing questions, it includes STAR-based mock interviews and feedback intended to match what recruiters and design managers look for during screening.

Key Features

• STAR-based mock interviews for UX/UI and Product roles, using a structured interview format (STAR) to help you practice how to tell your story.
• An interview simulator that supports practice with real interview questions for designers (the page cites 200+ questions).
• Resume checker that provides suggestions aimed at ATS and recruiter filters, based on content the site says is frequently rejected.
• Portfolio checker that explains what design managers expect and what to fix; the page specifically mentions reviewing up to three case studies.
• LinkedIn profile checker that generates a detailed report on what may be holding your profile back and how to improve before applying.

How to Use Mockin

1. Start a preparation flow by choosing what you want to work on (LinkedIn profile, portfolio/case studies, resume, or interview practice).
2. For interview practice, select a single question or run a full mock interview using Mockin’s STAR-based interview simulator.
3. Review the AI feedback output and apply the actionable changes to your materials or your next set of responses.

The page describes an approach where users practice out loud and can refine answers iteratively using the provided STAR method guidance.

Use Cases

• Behavioral interview practice for UX/UI designers: Use the STAR-based simulator to structure behavioral answers and practice delivering them in a realistic interview format.
• Portfolio iteration before applications: Run a portfolio check to identify what design managers expect, then revise case study content to address gaps the checker highlights (up to three case studies, per the page).
• Resume updates to address screening issues: Use the resume checker to get sentence-level or content-focused suggestions intended to improve how your resume performs against ATS/recruiter filters.
• LinkedIn refresh for recruiter visibility: Apply the LinkedIn profile checker’s detailed report to improve sections the report identifies as holding the profile back.
• Coaching-style review loop: Iterate between mock interviews and portfolio/resume checks—practicing answers one step at a time, then aligning your written materials with feedback themes.

FAQ

• Who is Mockin for? The product is for UX/UI and Product Designers preparing for interviews and improving resumes, portfolios, and LinkedIn profiles.

• What kinds of feedback does Mockin provide? The page states Mockin provides AI feedback for mock interviews using the STAR method, plus review feedback for resumes, portfolios (case studies), and LinkedIn profiles.

• How many interview questions are included? The site mentions a collection of 200+ real interview questions for designers.

• Does the portfolio checker review all case studies? The page indicates it reviews up to three case studies.

• What should I prepare or provide before using it? While the page doesn’t list upload requirements in detail, it indicates you can run reviews for your resume, portfolio/case studies, and LinkedIn profile, and practice interview questions using the simulator.

Alternatives

• Resume and ATS-focused tools: Instead of a unified design-focused toolkit, ATS scanners and resume reviewers focus on keyword matching and formatting for screening; they typically don’t include portfolio and STAR-based mock interviews.
• Portfolio review platforms (design/UX communities or services): These focus on critique of case studies and project storytelling, but may not offer resume/LinkedIn checks or an interview simulator tied to STAR practice.
• General interview practice platforms (AI interviewers or coaching tools): These may help you rehearse interview answers, but might not be specialized for UX/UI/Product Designer hiring expectations like portfolio and ATS-oriented resume review.
• Career coaching sessions: A coach can provide feedback on STAR structure and materials, but you may need scheduling and structured sessions rather than automated checks for resume/portfolio/LinkedIn content.