Prepare for an Interview

An interview is the place to let your personality and experience shine. No matter what the format of the interview, you’ll want to be prepared to be at your very best on interview day. Use the resources below to guide your preparation.

Mock Interview: Through Big Interview, students can practice their interview skills by responding to pre-recorded questions with their webcams. There are many interviews on the website, so students can choose one relevant to their major or the position they are applying for. After completing the interview, students will receive feedback from a Career Center staff member, and can schedule an appointment to review and practice answers in person.

What Is Career Readiness?

Being able to succeed in the workplace isn’t just about completing day-to-day tasks — it’s about working with others, managing your workload, communicating your results, and building your career. All of those skills are known as career readiness. 

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Making a Good or Bad Phone Impression

I frequently get messages on my voice mail from job seekers, and quite often end up in some lengthy games of phone tag… this in itself doesn’t bother me a bit, but along the way, some candidates begin creating unfavorable …

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What Are Your Weaknesses?

The dreaded interview question, “So, what would you say are your weaknesses?” The best answer that I ever heard was from a friend of mine who used to answer “chocolate.” When the interviewer would press, he would also admit to …

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How to Practice for a Job Interview

Whether you’re a seasoned professional or a first-time job seeker, interviewing can be stressful. Over time, your skills at interviewing will improve and you’ll get more comfortable talking about yourself and your experience; however, a little practice can also go …

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We help applicants, students, job-seekers and professionals like you find the right career path using the power of firsthand experiences.
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6 Key Soft Skills Your Resume Needs

When putting together your resume, you’ll want to include your education, work history, achievements, and skills. Most often, a resume showcases both hard skills and soft skills. Hard skills consist of technical abilities such as working knowledge of the Microsoft …

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