Prepare for an Interview

Elevate your interview performance!

Access expert guidance to confidently showcase your skills and land your dream role.

Essential Interview Prep:
• Research the company, mission, and role thoroughly
• Quantify your resume with specific examples
• Practice behavioral and technical questions
• Prepare thoughtful questions to ask
• Dress professionally and follow up within 24 hours
• Review technical concepts and algorithms
• Practice coding/whiteboarding out loud
• Use STAR method for project discussions
• Explain any technical experiences, choices and rationale clearly
• Eurate your strongest, most relevant portfolio work
• Articulate your design process and problem-solving journey
• Show collaboration and feedback integration skills

Take Action: Ace Your Interview!

  • Access Interview Guides: Dive into strategies for various interview formats.
  • Leverage Feedback from Mock Interviews: Practice with personalized feedback!
  • Explore All Resources: Find everything you need on our LinkedIn Index. 

Visit the Career Center today and speak with a career coach. We’ll help you develop a personalized interview strategy to confidently secure your next opportunity!

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