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 - Online Workshop

Before the interview

Preparation & Research

Review employer web sites, read employer literature and periodicals, i.e. trade magazines and newspapers. Utilize Lexus-Nexus to access news sources for current information.

• Interviewing Tips
• Research Employers
• Assess your skills
• How to Market Yourself: Part I, Part II, Part III

Practice

• Traditional Interview Questions Asked By Employers

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

• Behavioral Interview Questions

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

• Case Interview Advice from Tufts Career Services
• CaseQuestions.com
• Vault Online Library
• 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

• Thank-you letters