The Interview Experience

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DRAFT: Developing Effective Interview Skills

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  1. The Interview Experience
  2. Interview Types
  3. Preparing for Your Interview
  4. Interview Basics
  5. Prove Your Worth
  6. Your Work Experience
  7. The STAR Method
  8. Questions and the Final Five
  9. Practice Interview
An interview provides the opportunity to demonstrate your skills, experiences, and aspirations to prospective employers.

Getting an Interview

Select each tab to review a phone call between Rahul and Amir.

Manager

Manager – Hi Amir, this is Bill from Acme. I’m calling to let you know that you have been selected for an interview. Could you come in on Monday at 10:00? 

Amir

Amir – Wow, really? Awesome! Yes, I’ll be there. 

Manager

Manager – Great, we’re looking forward to speaking with you. 

Jack

Amir – I’m looking forward to it as well. Thank you.

An Interview Means You Are A Top Applicant

When you get selected to interview, remember that you are one of the top applicants and have been selected from a pool of multiple candidates who applied for the job. Making a positive impression is vital at this stage!

Always remember, the interview experience is a conversation, not a quiz. 

When you receive an interview offer, it is crucial to prepare ahead of time. The content in the lessons that follow will guide you through the process of preparing for an interview. You will begin by learning about the types of interviews you might be invited to.