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.

Winning at Diversity Interviews: Essential Tips

Companies increasingly recognize the value of diverse teams in driving innovation, creativity, and overall success. As such, many organizations are placing a strong emphasis on diversity-focused recruiting, seeking candidates who not only have the right skills and experience but also bring unique perspectives and backgrounds to the table.

By Ivy Exec
Ivy Exec is your dedicated career development resource.
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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.

By Beth Loell
Beth Loell Assistant Director, Career Services
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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. 

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 …

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College Recruiter believes that every student and recent grad deserves a great career.
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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 …

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.

Avoiding Job Scams

PDF: Learn how to avoid scams in your job search.

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