• Career Education Office
  • Career Management
  • Interviewing
  • 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.

    Related Documents

    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.