Department of English

Interviewing for a Job

You sent your carefully produced and incredibly persuasive resume and cover letter to 10 individuals on your Dream List of Potential Employers. And in just the last three days, after a few weeks of tense waiting, you received phone calls and emails from five of those potential employers.

"We were impressed with your application package," they tell you in turn, "and we'd like to invite you to visit the company for an interview."

What happens NOW?

Remember that creating an impressive application packet is just one of the first steps in attaining that perfect job. The packet might get you in the door, but the interview clinches the deal. What can you do to avoid making mistakes?

This section of the site will guide you through some of the most basic things you need to know about the interview, like how to prepare for it, the sorts of questions you might be asked, and -- yes! -- what you should and should not wear.

The Interview Step-by-step (The Basics)

Typical Interview Questions