Interviewing

Although every job interview is different, there are some common elements that appear in most and some things you can do to prepare yourself for much of what your prospective employers might ask. The links below will get you started thinking about what you should know—and what you should ask. If you have additional questions, give us a call.

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Types of Interviews

Understanding Different Types of Interviews
Employers may ask you to participate in a few different types of interviews, including phone and video interviews, group interviews, and interviews held over a meal. It is important to understand what is expected of you and prepare accordingly. 

10 Types of Interviews (and How to Ace Them)
Brief descriptions of the different types (including working, puzzle and career fair interviews) and resources to learn more.

Preparing for an Interview

CollegeGrad Interviewing
A complete guide to information you'll need to ace your interviews.

Preparing for a Job Interview
Learn how to prepare for different types of interviews.

How to Make a Good Impression in a Virtual Job Interview
The pandemic has increased the virtual interviewing, a trend will likely continue.  

Understanding Video Interviews
Short video clips to guide you through video interviewing

How to Tell If a Company Actually Cares About Diversity and Inclusion
In addition to questions you can ask, this article offers other things on which to assess the organization's committment

11 Impressive Questions to Ask at the End of Every Job Interview
It's important to have questions for the employer to help you determine if the position is right for you.  Ask any question about the work itself and review this article for other question you can ask

Interview Questions

The Muse Guide to answering the most common interview questions
This article shares why the interviewer asks the question and suggestions on how to answer

8 Interview Questions About Diversity and Inclusion Every Job Seeker Should Be Able to Answer
With diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are more important than ever, students need to be ready for these questions 

The Star Method: The Secret to Acing Your Next Job Interview
Behavioral questions (looking at a past behavior to predict future behavior) is probably the most commonly asked type of question.

Following up after an interview

Thank You Email
A thank-you message via email may have a couple of important advantages over the paper-and-ink variety of a thank-you letter. Whichever you choose, it is essential to follow up after an interview!

Four Non-Annoying Ways to Follow-up After an Interview
In addition to the thank you note (see above), three other things to do after interviews.

Interview Attire

Gender Neutral Interview and Business Clothing
"If your day-to-day attire doesn’t conform to a traditional gender norm, your interview clothing doesn’t have to, either. In this day and age, there should be no position that requires you to dress in a way that makes you uncomfortable."

Professional Dress Tips
Dress codes for every type of job interview--casual or formal.