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How to Prepare for Interviews

The interview is one of the most important parts of your job or internship search. It is your opportunity to shine, to sell your strengths, and to present yourself as a unique candidate. With preparation and practice, you can learn the skills necessary to interview effectively.

You already have the talent, the smarts, and the strong credentials. Now you must learn to communicate your unique strengths in a compelling manner. If you do so, your interviews will become an interesting challenge rather than a cause for anxiety.

Your Next Steps:

• Read more in the Interview Handout (pdf)
  
• What to Wear - Professional Attire
• Business Etiquette
  
• Prepare for your Interview - Employer Research
  
• Handling Illegal Questions
  
• Browse websites about interviewing in the Carer Center's Best Career Links
  

How to Further Develop Your Interviewing Skills:

• Attend one of the Career Center's Interviewing workshops to learn the essentials of interviewing. Check the Career Calendar for upcoming workshops.
• Meet with a counselor to discuss interview preparation, employer research, and communication skills.
• Review some of the books on interviewing available in the Career Center's library.
• Schedule a mock interview with the Career Center counselor to hone your interviewing skills.

Remember:

1. It’s the person who best convinces the employer that they have what it takes to do the job who will get the job.
2. Much of your success in the interview results from what you do beforehand.
3. The key to marketing your skills and strengths in an interview is to relate them as closely as possible to the employer’s needs.