GUIDES - Interview Preparation

The interview process is more than just answering questions; it’s about showcasing your preparedness, adaptability, and professionalism. This Preparing for Interview Success guide focuses on essential strategies from planning to behavior management that will help you succeed in your next interview.

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Preparing for a job interview can be a nerve-wracking experience, but with the right approach, you can walk in feeling confident and ready to succeed. This Before, During, and After Your Interview guide provides practical steps for each phase of the process: before, during, and after the interview.

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Dressing appropriately for a job interview is an important part of making a positive first impression. This What to Wear for an Interview guide outlines the essential items to consider when dressing for an interview and provides helpful resources if you're in need of professional attire.

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This list of Common Interview Questions for college students getting ready to graduate, grouped into categories that follow the typical flow of a professional interview.
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Behavioral interview questions are designed to assess how you handle real-life situations and challenges in the workplace. Preparing thoughtful, structured responses by following this CAR Method: Guide to Responding to Behavioral Interview Questions guide will help you demonstrate your critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills in these scenarios.

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This Complete Interviewing Guide combines multiple resources into one guide to help prepare you for every aspect your interview: before, during, after, and following up!

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This presentation on The ABCs of Interview Success: Appearance, Behavior, and Communication provides essential guidance to help students excel in interviews. By mastering these three aspects, students can significantly improve their interview performance and increase their chances of success.

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RESOURCES - Interview Preparation

This StandOut flyer describes benefits of using its video mock interview platform (now featuring advanced cognitive computing and AI) to improve your job interviewing skills.

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Follow these StandOut instructions to learn how to use this innovative mock video interviewing platform designed to enhance your interviewing abilities with AI feedback.

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This Interviewing Resource Toolkit is chock full of videos, articles, guides, tools, and templates from different sources to give you even more assistance in preparing to crush those interviews!

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TEMPLATES - Interview Preparation

Sending a thank-you email after an interview is a professional and courteous way to show your appreciation and reinforce your interest in the job. Follow the steps in this Interview Thank-You Email Template within 24 hours of your interview to reinforce that positive first impression!

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