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.

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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Answering the Question, “What is a Technical Interview?” (Featuring Tips, Examples, AND an Event You Can Attend)

Technical Interviews are growing in popularity during the interview process, particularly in computer science, IT, and certain engineering disciplines. It can be a great way for an employer to see the problem-solving capabilities of a candidate and assess skills among …

By Victoria Barbeisch
Victoria Barbeisch Communications and Program Specialist, Career Services
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Questions to Ask an Employer at Your Interview

In addition to practicing your answers to specific questions before a job interview, it’s also important to prepare some questions to ask the employer. Asking good, thoughtful questions shows your interest in the position and demonstrates to the company the …

By Wendy Carvalho
Wendy Carvalho Student Staff - Career Peer
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Interviewing – Thank you Letters

The thank-you letter is one of the most important, yet least used, tools in a job search. When well done, thank-you letters can establish goodwill, express appreciation, restate your interest and enthusiasm for the job, and strengthen your candidacy.

The …

By Beth Loell
Beth Loell Associate Director, Career Advising & Programming
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Tough Interview Questions

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Tough Interview Questions

While some interview questions are relatively easy to answer, some can be more challenging. Some potentially difficult questions include:

What Is a Weakness of Yours?

This is a classic job interview …

By Carla Merkosky
Carla Merkosky Career Advisor, Career Services
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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 …

PathwayU

Individuals who find their work purposeful experience greater job satisfaction and confidence in their career choices. This self-assessment tool is …

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