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Interview Preparation for Students

The keys to a successful interview are: preparation, research, and practice. Use these resources to understand the basics of interviewing, common questions and response strategies, and tips related to how to dress as well as etiquette.

You may schedule an appointment in the career center to discuss how to best prepare for interviews; you may also schedule a practice interview with a career services professional. Call the office at 610-436-2501 to schedule your appointment. Interview Stream is an innovative web-based mock interview system that enables you to practice via a web-cam. You can record and review your responses to hone your skills...and it's FREE!

Interview Preparation:

• Preparing for an interview: Interview Preparation (pdf)
• Interview-prep quick checklist: Interview Checklist (pdf)
• Interview Essentials (NACE): http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/nace/JobChoices0812/index.php#/60
• Online Interview Practice with InterviewStream:  http://wcupa.interviewstream.com
  

Interview Questions:

• Sample Interview Questions: Interview Questions (pdf)
• More sample questions: http://www.quintcareers.com/interview_questions.html
• Tips for answering questions: Answering Questions; STAR Method (pdf)
  

Interview Formats & Types of Interviews:

• Interview Formats (pdf)
• http://www.quintcareers.com/job_interviews.html

Dress for Success:

• How to dress for an interview (general guidelines): Dress for Success (pdf)
• Pictures and details of interview attire: http://www.symsdress.com/
• More tips on interview attire: http://www.quintcareers.com/dress_for_success.html

Dining:

• http://www.quintcareers.com/job-hunting_etiquette.html

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