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Interviewing Objectives<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Interviewing is a two-way conversation between a job seeker and an employer to determine if there’s a good fit between the candidate and the position. It\u2019s a chance for the employer to learn more about the candidate\u2019s skills, experience, and personality\u2014and for the candidate to ask questions and learn more about the company and the role.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Interview Like a S.T.A.R.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

To ace the interview, we suggest the three P’s: Plan<\/strong>, Prepare<\/strong>, and Practice<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Who<\/strong> – Do you know the name and job title of the person who will interview you? Know about your interviewers beforehand. Check out their LinkedIn, connect with them, and try to learn something about them to bring up in your interview.
Where <\/strong>– Do you know where the interview will take place? You will want to familiarize yourself with the location in advance, this way you know how long it will take to get there. If the interview is virtual, find out what interview platform will be used so you can download and test the software before your interview.
When<\/strong> – Do you know when you are meeting and how long the interview will last? you will want to arrive at least 15 minutes early. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Prepare<\/summary>
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Stories<\/strong> – Come up with three to five stories pulled from your previous professional and academic experience that you can use to showcase your knowledge, skills, and abilities. These stories should reflect your strengths or demonstrate how you have grown.
Frequently Asked Interview Questions<\/strong> – research five to seven frequently asked interview questions and prepare answers to those questions using the stories you selected.
Utilize the S.T.A.R. Method <\/strong> – S.T.A.R. stands for Situation, Task, Action, and Result.
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Practice<\/summary>
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Mock interviews<\/strong> <\/strong>– The more you practice, the more confident and capable you will be. Remember, it’s not about saying everything perfectly, it’s about demonstrating that you have both the passion and the ability to do the job.

Set up a mock interview appointment on Handshake with one of our staff members. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The S.T.A.R. Method Explained<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Behavioral questions come up often in interviews because they showcase how you behaved or handled a situation in the past, which indicates how you will respond in the future to similar situations. These questions start with “Tell me about a time when…” or “Give me an example of when you…”. It is best practice to utilize the S.T.A.R. method to answer these types of interview questions: <\/p>\n\n\n\n