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.

Job Search Etiquette: Best Practices for Communicating with Recruiters and Hiring Managers

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

By Ivy Exec
Ivy Exec is your dedicated career development resource.
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4 Fun Ways to Prepare for an Interview with Your Friends

Employers and interviewers often suggest that candidates are proficient at discussing their relevant skills and experience but sometimes struggle when responding to personal or on-the-spot questions. Knowing how to answer these questions is beneficial as they are designed to reveal …

By Julie Kimball
Julie Kimball Career Advisor, Career Services
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Assessments in Hiring: Use Them or Steer Clear?

We know that some employers are using personality assessments in the hiring practices, but should this be encouraged? Better yet, how do we help students who may face an assessment during the hiring process?

As SHRM (the Society of Human …

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Victoria Barbeisch Communications and Program Specialist, Career Services
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Phone Interview Tips: Before, During & After The Interview

Phone interviews are becoming increasingly common, especially for first round or preliminary interviews for different candidates. For job seekers, a phone interview can be a great opportunity to make a first impression.

By Julie Kimball
Julie Kimball Career Advisor, Career Services
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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.

By Kathy Vaillancourt
Kathy Vaillancourt Coordinator, Cooperative Education
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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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