Interview Preparation

Qualifications
  • Identify skills and experiences that apply to the
    specific job
  • Prepare quality examples
  • Consider how your personality and characteristics fit with the company’s mission and goals
Research
  • Understand the positions responsibilities
  • Research the company’s history, successes, culture, mission, and values
  • Prepare meaningful reasons for joining the team – show your enthusiasm
  • Connect on LinkedIn with individuals from the company
Practice
  • Practice with friends and/or family
  • Schedule a mock interview with Career Placement Services
  • See our “COMMON QUESTIONS GUIDE” for tips and suggestions
Why You?

In an interview, introduce yourself with a 60 second commercial about yourself.

  • Primary Talking Points
    • Education/Training
    • Work Experience/Internships
    • Skills/Strengths
    • What sets you apart
  • Optional Talking Points
    • Accomplishments
    • Aspirations
  • Tips
    • Keep it brief, interesting, and natural
    • Avoid too much detail
    • Avoid space filler words (like, um, you know.. etc.)
    • Speak in the present tense to show you have the skills now