Interviewing

An interview is an opportunity for you to convey to an employer that you have the skills, qualifications, and motivation to perform a job or internship. An interview is also an opportunity for you to determine if you are interested in the position, the organization, and its mission. An interview gives an employer the opportunity to determine if your skills, training, and personality align well with their position, team, and mission. Download our Interview Preparation handout (PDF - 274KB) for a detailed overview.

Key questions an employer has during an interview:

  • Can you do the job? How have your experiences, education and training prepared you for the work?
  • Will you do the job? Are you genuinely interested in the role and motivated to do the work?
  • Will you be compatible with the existing team? How well do your values and work culture preferences align with the organization’s? Do your personality and work style characteristics mesh with the team?

Interview Formats


How to Prepare & What to Expect


Questions to Expect & Ask


Mock Interviews

A mock interview is a practice job interview with a career coach. Mock interviews allow the interviewee to practice effective responses, work on nonverbal communication skills, and become familiar with interview settings. A mock interview can recreate any interview environment, such as in-person, phone, or group interviews.

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