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Interviewing skills guide

If you secured an interview, you worked hard to get it — developing your resume, cover letter, perhaps having phone and other contacts with the employer. Don't rest on your laurels now. The competition is steeper now that candidates have been screened to just those eligible for interviews.

We want you to be successful in your process of interviewing — whether for an internship, other experience during college, a post-graduation job, or seeking admission to graduate school. This comprehensive guide is designed to help you, from preparation to after-interview follow-up.

Phone and video interviews existed before the pandemic, and will continue beyond, so use our guidance on virtual (phone, video / Zoom) interviews.