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Interviewing
Interviews beneft both applicants and employers as this is when you both can exchange information for a potential
professional relationship. At the interview, you should highlight why you would best ft the position by relating your
strengths, skills, and past accomplishments to the job. The Career Center provides assistance to help you prepare for
an interview. Start your preparation today by taking these steps:
" Review the Career Center interview resources
" Develop your interview skills and learn best
online to learn more about interviewing and how to
interview practices using the Career Center9s online
prepare.
interview practice platform, Big Interview.
" Come to the Career Center during drop-in hours for
" Set up an appointment on Navigate for a mock
general interviewing questions.
interview and to build interview skills.
Case Interviews
Case interviews are common in consulting, fnance, and
other analytical felds. Candidates are presented with a
business problem or scenario and are asked to analyze,
solve, and present their recommendations.
" Understand the problem thoroughly before
attempting to solve it.
" Break down the problem into manageable
components.
" Communicate your thought process clearly and
logically.
" Practice mental math and quantitative analysis if
applicable.
Be prepared to defend your recommendations and
adapt to new information.
Traditional Interviews
Involve a one-on-one conversation between the
candidate and the interviewer. Questions may cover
your background, skills, experiences, and ft for the
position.
" Research the company and role by using online
resources and leveraging your network.
" Practice common interview questions and
formulate concise, thoughtful responses.
" Showcase your accomplishments and relevant
skills.
" Maintain good eye contact, posture, and body
language.
" Ask insightful questions about the role and
company culture.
Behavioral Interviews
Behavioral interviews focus on past experiences and
behaviors to predict future performance. Interviewers
may ask questions like
