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.

Navigating International Student Precarity in Academia

Working towards widening diverse career options and establishing a more equitable future for international students are key factors in rectifying international student precarity throughout academia.

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Kathy Vaillancourt Coordinator, Cooperative Education
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Leaving a Lasting Impression: How to Write the Perfect Thank You Email

Standing out when you’re applying for jobs or internships can be tricky, especially with so many talented people in the mix. But a simple way to make a lasting impression is by sending a follow-up thank you email after an …

By Esmeralda Mendez
Esmeralda Mendez Career Advisor
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Job Searching With a Disability | How to Prepare for the Interview Process

To help you navigate the interview process confidently and comfortably, Idealist partnered with the Muscular Dystrophy Association’s (MDA) Quest Media team. Here is everything you need to know before, during, and after an interview.

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Best Practices For Landing An Informational Interview

Did you ever think you’d landed your dream position only to discover it was nothing like what you expected? This is precisely the problem that informational interviews prevent. If we want to advance in our careers or shift fields, connecting …

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Ten Rules of Interviewing

Because of their importance, interviews require lots of preparation. This preparation will positively affect the outcome of your interview. You must be able to compete successfully for the job you want. To do that, be certain you have considered the kind of job you want, why you want it, and how you qualify for it.

By Julie Kimball
Julie Kimball Career Advisor, Career Services
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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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