Interviewing is a key stage in the job search where you showcase your skills, experience, and personality. It’s a two-way conversation that lets you highlight your strengths, understand the company culture, and assess if the role aligns with your goals.

  • Shows Your Fit and Interest: Tailoring your answers to the company and role helps you demonstrate why you’re the ideal candidate and shows genuine enthusiasm.
  • Builds Confidence: Practicing your responses and understanding common interview questions can ease nerves, making you feel more at ease and ready to engage.
  • Allows You to Assess the Role: The interview is also your opportunity to evaluate whether the role, team, and company align with your own values and career goals.

  • Practice the STAR Method: Use the STAR (Situation, Task, Action, Result) technique to structure responses, allowing you to answer behavior-based questions clearly and concisely.
  • Research the Company and Role: Knowing the company’s values, recent projects, and job-specific requirements helps you tailor answers and shows you’ve done your homework.
  • Prepare Thoughtful Questions: Asking insightful questions about team dynamics, growth opportunities, and company culture highlights your genuine interest and helps you determine if it’s the right fit.

Interviewing is your chance to make a strong impression and assess whether the role aligns with your goals. With preparation and strategy, each interview can bring you closer to your ideal job.

Prep for Your Interview

Day of Your Interview

After Your Interview

Answers: STAR Method

Interview Questions

Questions to Ask

Career Resources

Contact & Location

Phone
(651) 962-6761
Address

MHC 123
2115 Summit Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55105

Career Service Hours

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Tuesday 8 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday 8 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.
Thursday 8 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.
Friday 8 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.

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