Search8 Results

An elevator pitch is a brief, persuasive speech that you use to spark interest. You can also use them to create interest in a project, idea, or product – or in yourself. A good elevator pitch should last no longer than a short elevator ride of 20 to 30 seconds, hence the name.

Make sure that you already have a few key interview stories queued up and ready in your back pocket. Once you have a solid roster of examples ready to go, it’s time to polish up your delivery.

Here’s how to schedule a mock interview with the Career Resource Center and make the most of your mock interview experience.

Preparing for an interview takes a lot more than Googling a list of common interview questions. You have to make a great first impression appearance-wise (no wrinkly suits here!), have a great knowledge of your target company and its product, and, of course, know exactly how to convey that you're the perfect fit for the job.

No matter how you feel the interview went, following up with the employer will increase your chances of being selected for the job.

A lot has changed in the job interview process over the years. One thing that hasn't changed is the need to send a thank-you note to your interviewers to express appreciation for the opportunity to meet with them, which can be done via email for more immediate follow-up.

A virtual interview conducted over the phone or through a computer isn’t so different from an in-person interview.

The purpose of a mock interview is to provide you (students/alumni/community) with an opportunity to practice your interviewing skills in an environment similar to an actual interview. A mock interview provides the interviewee both an opportunity to practice and prepare for an interview.