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Interview Help

Home Interview Help

Have an Interview Coming up and Want to Prepare?

First, review this Interviewing content on our website about how to prepare for interviews then practice!

Getting Started with Interviewing Help

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Types of Interviews

Learn about behavioral, technical and case interviews and strategies for success.

Explore Types of Interviews
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Preparing for Interviews

Research the employer and think about how your past experiences, skills, and knowledge best fit the job.

Interview Preparation Tips

Practice Your Interviewing Skills

Big Interview

With 24/7 access, practice your responses to common (and not so common!) interview questions through Big Interview under the "Resources" section in Handshake.

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Schedule a Mock Interview with a Career Advisor

In Handshake, click on “Career Center” on the left side navigation bar and then "Appointments".

When scheduling your appointment, under the “Additional Notes” section, share a sample job/internship description that you want to practice your interview skills towards for the career advisor.

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