Interviewing

Interviewing is necessary in landing the job! Being aware of the multiple types of interviews and many styles of interviewing will help you feel more confident in these situations:

• Screening interviews
• Telephone interviews
• One-on-one interviews
• Group interviews
• Panel interviews
• Interviews over a meal
• Behavioral Based interviews
• Situational Case interviews
• Informational interviews

Here are tips to adopt when facing any interview situation:

Prepare

• Know yourself and how to communicate your experiences and skills
• Know the employer
• Anticipate & plan for questions you will be asked and will want to ask
• Practice aloud
• Dress the part

Communicate

• Establish rapport and be open and engaged
• Use active listening skills
• Think about the interview as a conversation – a give and take and take time to respond if needed
• Ask thoughtful and researched questions
• “Close” the interview stating your interest in the position and your qualifications
• Ask about next steps and follow up

Follow up

• Write a thank you note within 24 hours
• Complete any follow up mentioned by the employer
• Reflect upon the interview, the experience, who you met, the position, the organization, and the fit

A list of sample interview questions and our Interview Rubric can be found on our handouts page.