Prepare for an Interview

Getting an interview can often feel like an accomplishment in itself, but it is only the beginning if you are going to land the offer. Start with the resources below to understand what to expect and how you can demonstrate that you are the best fit for the position.
    • Practice answering typical interview questions and receive feedback on your responses within a Practice Interview appointment with one of our Career Coaches.
Although interviews can be intimidating, with practice, you can build up the skillset needed to position yourself ahead of your competition.

Frequently Asked Questions 

Here are quick answers to the most common questions we get about Preparing for an Interview. For further questions about our responses or any other questions, schedule an appointment with a career coach. 

It is impossible to know exactly what questions an interviewer will ask, but the job or program description can provide helpful hints. For example, if the description says they are seeking someone with strong problem solving skills, it’s reasonable to expect an interview question about problem solving. If you get asked a question you do not know the answer to, be honest and share something related. It’s okay to not know all the answers; you haven’t started the role or program yet!  

In general, responses to interview questions should be about 2 minutes long. They may be slightly longer or shorter depending on how complex the interview question is. It can be helpful to practice for interviews using a timer so you become familiar with how much information fits in about 2 minutes. 

Being nervous for an interview is normal and hard to avoid. Rather than trying to eliminate any nerves you have about interviews, we suggest focusing on how you can be successful despite being nervous. Many students find practice helps them feel prepared. 

Yes, our career coaches offer both career coaching sessions that focus on interview prep as well as practice interviews.  

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