Prepare for an Interview

While your résumé may get you an interview, it is the interview that gets you the job! Whether you are interviewing for a job, internship, graduate school, or other opportunities, the key to successful preparation is a thorough understanding of the position or program and how your personal interests, skills, and values align with it. The resources below will help you get started.

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Big Interview: Practice Interviewing

Use Big Interview to learn and practice your interview skills, whether you’re interviewing for a job or graduate school. View …

The résumé, cover letter, and application all serve the purpose of getting you the interview, and the interview is your …

Interview Preparation Guide and Worksheets

The Interview Preparation Guide will help navigate you through the entire interview process with tips about how to prepare for …

Tips for Specific Interview Types

Review the documents below for tips on how to succeed with specific interview types.

Negotiating the Job Offer
Interviewing for International Students

International students may encounter questions regarding visa status during an interview. It is important to know how to respond to …

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Additional Resources for Grad Students