“If you only look at what is, you might never attain what could be.”  

~ Anonymous

Level Seven:  Prepare for an interview.

The interview can be one of the most nerve-wracking pieces of the job search process.  It can also make or break your chances of getting the job offer.  Check out the resources below to make sure you're ready before your next big interview.

Interview Power Point

Perfect Interview

Career Services offers private practice interviews with the Perfect Interview software.  The program asks the most common (and most difficult!) interview questions while you answer and video-record your answers.  You can replay and self-critique your answers and appearance.  Contact Career Services to schedule your private session with Perfect Interview.

Common Interview Questions

Some interview questions pop up time and time again.  Here's a list of several you should expect and be ready to answer as well as some tips for how to answer them well.

Questions You Should Ask

A job interview shouldn't be completely one-sided.  Click here for a list of questions you might want to ask the interviewer.

Preparing for an Interview

Before your next big interview, make sure you're ready.  Click here for helpful tips to prepare for the

Video Resources

The Career Resources Library includes several videos to help you prepare for your next big job interview.  You can view them online or in person in the Career Center. 

Telephone Interviews

Frequently face-to-face meetings are not feasible, particularly if you are applying for a job that's not close to home.  In this case, telephone interviews can often take the place of a first interview.  Without the benefit of body language and face contact, interviews by phone can be tricky.  This website provides further information about how to ace a telephone interview.

Behavioral Interviews

Behavioral interview questions are becoming increasingly common as a way to find out how a candidate would actually perform on the job.  This website provides more information about behavioral interview questions and what you can do to feel prepared.  (Hint: There are also articles on a variety of other interview topics!)

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