Participate in a mock interview.

Participation should include

  • highlighting achievements in one’s résumé and portfolio
  • demonstrating professional behavior (i.e., professional dress, punctuality, language, nonverbal communication).

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

  • Why should an applicant prepare their own questions for the interviewer?
  • What information should one know about the prospective employer?

Communication

  • How does professional attire differ in various fields and jobs?
  • How does one communicate professionalism in a job interview?

Leadership

  • What questions are interviewers not allowed to ask an applicant?

Management

  • What follow up should be conducted after a job interview?