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. Check out the guides below for tips on what to expect before, during, and after an interview. If you have more time, watch some of the instructional videos about interviewing or record a practice interview using InterviewPrep.

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

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. 

Though a job interview represents a discussion between an interviewer and a job seeker, the prospect of controlling the direction of the conversation can represent an …

By College Recruiter
College Recruiter believes that every student and recent grad deserves a great career.
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Your Quick Guide Checklist to Finding the Right Job

How to Find the Right Job

Finding the job you want takes many steps and often involves a lot of decision-making. With so many factors to keep track of it can lead to numerous documents and endless running lists which …

By Jessy Abramson
Jessy Abramson Career Advisor, Career Services
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10 questions to ask an employer when interviewing for an internship

One of the biggest mistakes that college and university students and recent graduates and others early in their careers make when trying to land an internship is to be too passive during the interview process. A good recruiter or hiring …

By College Recruiter
College Recruiter believes that every student and recent grad deserves a great career.
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Analyzing Your Potential Employer

By thoroughly preparing to speak to a potential employer, you increase your chances of making a positive first impression. One of the most important steps involves researching the company.

By Beth Loell
Beth Loell Associate Director, Career Advising & Programming
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Video Interviewing

The traditional, in-person, face-to-face job interview is rapidly being replaced with digital interviews. While meeting via video is a time saver, getting past the technological barriers of not speaking face-to-face can be difficult. It is important to be prepared to convey your authentic self, digitally. Here are some recommendations to ensure your next video interview is your best.

By Wendy Carvalho
Wendy Carvalho Student Staff - Career Peer
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Resources

Interviewing 101

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

InterviewPrep

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

Common Questions Asked by an Employer

While you can never be 100% sure what interviewers will ask you, it is always important to think about your …

Informational Interviews

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

Handling Illegal Questions

While it can be unpredictable what questions an employer will ask you in a job interview, there are some questions …

Avoiding Job Scams

UMass Lowell and Handshake make reasonable efforts in reviewing job postings and employers for potentially fraudulent job postings or inappropriate …

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