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Interviewing Tips
Preparation |
What to Wear | During
the Interview | Follow-Up
Sample Questions | UCS Interviewing Resources
No
matter how much experience you have, who you know, or how great your resume
appears, if you are not able to interview successfully, you will not get
the job. The interview levels the playing field among candidates. The
truth is most interviewers are seeking individuals who are able to personally
present themselves well face -to-face University Career Services offers
frequent interview workshops.
An interview
workshop video is also available (you will need Real
Media Player to view it) and you may schedule a practice
interview with a counselor or with the self-directed interview system,
InterviewStream.
Types of Interviews
On-campus
interview
Representatives from major organizations come to the UNC campus between
September and April to interview Carolina students for choice positions –it
is critical to be well prepared. More resources include:
- Interview Sign-Up Schedule
- How to Sign-Up for On-Campus Interviews
- Open Interviews
- Pre-Screening Interviews
Behavioral
This type of interview is based on the premise that the best way to predict
future behavior is to determine past behavior in a similar situation.
This style of interview is gaining wide acceptance among recruiters
Case
This style of interviewing is used most frequently by consulting firms.
They have long been used to see a candidate’s thought processes
in motion.(Can you analyze complex open-ended business problems )?
Interview
at the organization’s site
This is an interview to decide which applicants should continue in the
process and to confirm the initial impression made by the recruiter who
recommended the candidate.
Telephone screening
Employers may choose to conduct a telephone interview to screen applicants
and make the first cut to determine if they want to arrange a face-to –face
meeting.
Informational
This interview is usually at your initiation and is one of the best sources
for gathering information about what is happening in a particular occupation
or industry is to conduct research with people working in that field.
Assessment/group
interview/conference
Some employers (especially major retailers) include an assessment center
or group discussion in their selection process. This technique is useful
for evaluating and comparing applicant’s leadership potential.
Video
When interviewing with organizations at a great distance, a video interview
can be useful in determining which candidates to invite for face-to face
interviews.
"Nail
the Interview" game from WashingtonPost.com
For fun and additional information, play the "Nail the Interview"
game produced by the WashingtonPost.com.
Students are encouraged to review "A Student's Guide to Interviewing With Third-Party Recruiters" developed by NACE.
Questions, comments? Email us
at ucs@unc.edu
919-962-6507
Campus Recruiting & Job Listings
Networking: It's Easier than You Think
Interviewing Tips
Diversity in the Career Search: Resources for Specific Populations
