The interview is your opportunity to make a good impression and effectively market yourself to a potential employer or graduate/professional program. The Toppel Career Center can assist you with understanding the interview process and improving your skills. By reading the Interviewing Skills Handbook and attending an Interviewing Skills program, you will learn how to:

• Make a positive first impression
• Research the organization/graduate program
• Dress for success
• Assess your skills and strengths
• Prepare answers to interview questions
• Enhance your verbal and non-verbal communication

Optimal Resume can help you practice interviewing skills. Once you create an account, Optimal Resume allows you to conduct a variety of mock interviews, including behavioral-based, screening, and final interviews. You can also choose to record your interview or conduct a written interview.

Read the Interviewing Skills Handbook.

Attend an Interviewing Skills program at the Toppel Career Center.

After attending an Interviewing Skills program, schedule a mock interview at the Toppel Career Center.