BASICS OF INTERVIEWING
Job interviews are always stressful - even for job seekers who have gone on countless interviews. The best way to reduce the stress is to be prepared. The interview levels the playing field. No matter where you went to school, no matter what your GPA is, no matter how much experience you have, no matter who you know – if you are not able to interview successfully, you won't get the job. The Career Center has offered some insight designed to help you successfully interview and get the job you want.
Take the time to review the “standard” interview questions you will most likely be asked. Also review sample interview answers to these typical interview questions.
Then take the time to research the company. That way you will be ready with knowledgeable answers for the job interview questions that specifically relate to the company you are interviewing with.
Here are a few guidelines to help you in the interview process:
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Interviewing Do’s and Don’ts
Questions to Ask During an Interview
Legal vs. Illegal Interview Questions
Bright Ideas and Blunders during Interviews
MOCK INTERVIEWS –
PREPARATION, PRACTICE, PERFORM
Are you nervous about the thought of interviewing? Interview anxiety is common among many job seekers. The anxiety often results from not knowing what to expect or from being uncertain about the type of impression you project. However, "practice makes perfect." With interview preparation and practice, your interview anxiety can be drastically reduced.
Mock interviews are designed to help you:
- Identify the most difficult questions you can anticipate being asked and develop appropriate responses.
- Decide what qualifications and information you want to convey to a prospective employer to influence the selection process.
- Obtain feedback concerning the impression you project to prospective employers.
Mock Interviews with a Career Consultant
The Career Center provides opportunities for you to practice your interview skills and offers individually scheduled mock interviews with a Career Consultant. Please contact The Career Center to schedule an appointment before your next interview.
INTERVIEW STREAM
Virtual mock interviews, powered by Interview Stream, are available in The Career Center or, if you have a webcam, in your own home. Interview Stream is a great tool to get a realistic interview experience and to be able to look back and analyze how you performed. Interview Stream is a way for students to practice their interviewing skills in a non-threatening environment. Then, afterwards, you can watch and critique yourself during that interview from any computer with an internet connection. Whether you have low, shaky, or high confidence regarding interviews, Interview Stream will help you sharpen and perfect your interviewing skills, which will ultimately lead to you rising above other candidates for a future job position.
InterviewStream Features:
- Available 24hrs a day with your own webcam.
- Access is available in the Career Center's office.
- Secure login and password
- No software to install
- PC or MAC compatible
- Streaming audio & video