Prepare for an Interview

Preparation is key to interview success. You should plan to research the organization, anticipate questions you’ll be asked, practice your answers, and practice some more.

This community contains resources and advice that are designed to help you prepare for your next interview. If time is of the essence and you want a single resource that contains everything you need from start to finish, take a look at our packet titled “The Job Interview” (PDF). If you have more time, watch some of the instructional videos about interviewing or record a practice interview using InterviewPrep.

We also offer interviewing workshops and can meet with students to discuss interview strategies or for a practice interview.

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End of Semester Reflection and Refresh

Whether or not you are currently seeking opportunities, now is a great time to update your resume. Immediately after the semester you can likely recall many details of these experiences. Even three months from now you may find it challenging to remember the specifics of what you did this semester, which will make it hard to update your resume with strong descriptions.

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Beth Loell Assistant Director, Career Services
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Job Search Etiquette: Best Practices for Communicating with Recruiters and Hiring Managers

Check out the best practices for communicating with recruiters and hiring managers.

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Some Helpful Advice About Embracing the Give-and-Take Nature of an Interview

— Article by Audrey Spina, the Assistant Director of Career Services at Wheaton College in Norton, Massachusetts. 

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College Recruiter believes that every student and recent grad deserves a great career.
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Navigating International Student Precarity in Academia

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Resources

Interviewing 101

PDF: The before, during, and after of a job interview.

Candid Career

Candid Career provides career planning and career information videos to help students learn about job options, industries and job search …

InterviewPrep

Preparation is key to success in interviewing and we have a resource to help you. InterviewPrep allows you to complete …

Questions Asked by an Employer

PDF: These are some of the most common questions asked by an employer during a job interview.

Informational Interviews

PDF: An informational interview is an interview with someone currently working in a field of interest to you.

Handling Illegal Questions

PDF: If you are asked illegal questions during an interview, here’s how you can answer them.

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