Interviewing

Succeed in Professional Interviews

An invitation to interview means you meet the qualifications; now, show how you can contribute. Use examples from your experience to demonstrate your impact. Research the role and organization, and prepare thoughtful questions to understand their goals. Learn how to answer different question types to build confidence and communicate clearly.

Practice and Get Feedback

Use our Interview Practice System to learn how to answer questions, record your practice responses, and get instant feedback. Share your practice interviews with a career coach or faculty mentor for additional input. When you’re ready, schedule a live mock interview to refine your skills in real time.

Interview Practice System 

General Response Template

Use the M.S.R. method to answer general interview questions, like “Tell me about yourself” and “Why should we hire you?” Start with a main idea, supporting details, and a closing statement. Focus on brief and clear examples and connect them to the needs of the job.

Answering General Questions (document)

Behavioral Question Template

Use the S.T.A.R. method to answer behavioral interview questions, like “Tell me about a time when…”. Describe the Situation, explain the Task, walk through the Action you took, and highlight the Result. Focus on clear, specific examples that show your skills and impact.

Answering Behavioral Questions (document)

Situational Interview Questions

Use the A.R.C. method to answer situational interview questions, like “What would you do if…”. Outline the Action you would take, your Reasoning, and the expected Conclusion. Show your decision-making process and how you approach challenges.

Answering Situational Questions (document)