The best way to prepare for an interview is to practice.

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General Questions/ Fit Questions

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Goal: Convey a high-level picture of your experience and interests. Demonstrate why you are interested and qualified in the specific position, function, industry, and/or organization.

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Tip: Practice “walking through your resume” out loud. Your response shouldn’t take more than 3-5 minutes. Also practice your “story,” i.e. why you are a good fit for the role, both in skills and interests.

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Behavioral Questions

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Goal: Provide concrete evidence that you a good fit for the position.

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Tip: Prepare some typical answers ahead of time. Use CAR to frame your response.

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•Context: What was the need or problem at hand?

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•Actions: What did you (not the group) do?

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•Results: What was the outcome?

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Technical Questions/ Case Interviews

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Goal: Demonstrate specific knowledge or skills relevant to the role, on the spot.

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Tip: Seek out specific advice on these questions from people who have been through the process before, then prep and practice!

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Your Questions

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Goal : Learn more about the organization and the role. Demonstrate interest in and knowledge of the organization.

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Tip: Always ask for the interviewer’s business card or contact info. Also, always ask what the next steps are in the hiring/selection process.

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