Interviewing

Interviewing is a skill, the more you practice, the better you will be able to interview.  Career Services offers mock interviews by appointment to give you constructive feedback.  Call 617-627-3299 to schedule a mock interview, and please don't wait until you have an interview to start practicing!

• Before the interview - Preparation, Practice, & Etiquette
• During the Interview
• After the interview
• Successful Interviewing - Student Online Workshop

Before the interview

Preparation & Research

Review employer web sites, read employer literature and periodicals, i.e. trade magazines and newspapers. Utilize library databases (accessible through the Online Community) to access news and journal articles for current information.

• How to Market Yourself: Part I, Part II, Part III
• Ace that Interview Presentation

Practice

Behavioral Interviews - based on the premise that future performance can be predicted by past performance in a similar situation.

• Behavioral Interviewing
• Interviewing Tips
• Questions Asked By Employers

Consulting Case Interviews - used to determine a candidate's problem solving abilities.

• CaseQuestions.com
• Vault Online Library - Access through Tufts Career Network
• Bain & Company
• Boston Consulting Group
• McKinsey & Company

Etiquette

• Dressing for the Job Interview

During the Interview

• Anticipate questions. Formulate answers that are thorough and accentuate the positive.
• Prepare questions. Asking well-thought-out questions communicates your interest and enthusiasm.
• Disclosure and Accommodations for Students with Disabilities Online Workshop

After the Interview

• Assess your performance
• Thank-you letters