{"id":318,"date":"2026-04-29T16:10:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-29T20:10:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/career-center-new-nav\/?page_id=318"},"modified":"2026-05-06T13:31:52","modified_gmt":"2026-05-06T17:31:52","slug":"interviewing","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/career-center\/career-resources\/interviewing\/","title":{"rendered":"Interviewing"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<aside class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-light promo\" style=\"min-height:50vh;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/career-center\/wp-content\/themes\/jonas\/images\/shrestha.jpg\" style=\"object-position:56% 35%\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-object-position=\"56% 35%\"\/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#d6cdc7\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:1rem\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"background-color:#212121bf;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);flex-basis:38%\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color has-x-large-font-size wp-elements-3d0a733749a3fc8d46131d453878ce59\" id=\"h-make-your-mark\">Make your mark<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1fe1505cb97df4268d8788c1db9d2966\">Interviews are your chance to shine. Learn how to research employers, practice responses, and present your skills with confidence so you can turn conversations into opportunities.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/aside>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns sidebar is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:45rem\">\n<p>An interview is your chance to bring your r\u00e9sum\u00e9 to life and show employers why you\u2019re the right fit. Preparation is critical and knowing what to expect and how to present yourself can make all the difference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Interviews allow employers to assess your skills, experience, and personality. They give you the opportunity to tell your story and demonstrate enthusiasm and cultural fit. They also help you learn more about the role and organization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-prepare-for-an-interview\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">How to prepare for an interview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Research the organization<\/strong>: Understand their mission, values, and recent news. <strong>Know the role<\/strong>: Review the job description and identify key skills required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Practice your answers<\/strong>: Prepare responses to common questions like \u201cTell me about yourself\u201d and \u201cWhy do you want this job?\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Prepare questions to ask<\/strong>: Show interest by asking thoughtful questions about the team or company culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-common-mistakes-to-avoid\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">Common Mistakes to Avoid<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Arriving unprepared<\/strong>: Lack of research shows quickly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Talking too much\u2014or too little<\/strong>: Keep answers clear and concise. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ignoring body language<\/strong>: Maintain eye contact and positive posture. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Skipping follow-up<\/strong>: Always send a thank-you email after the interview.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-types-of-interviews-you-may-encounter\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">Types of Interviews You May Encounter <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Phone or Video Interviews<\/strong>: Test your tech beforehand and choose a quiet space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Panel Interviews<\/strong>: Address each person and stay calm under multiple perspectives. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Behavioral Interviews<\/strong>: Use the <strong>STAR method<\/strong> (Situation, Task, Action, Result) to structure answers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" 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class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\" href=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/career-center\/career-resources\/interviewing\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Interviewing<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\" wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\" href=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/career-center\/career-resources\/research-salaries-and-negotiation\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Research salaries and negotiation<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\" wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\" href=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/career-center\/career-resources\/find-a-job\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Find a job<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\" wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\" href=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/career-center\/career-resources\/build-your-network\/\"><span 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