Interviewing
Interviewing
Do you know how to conduct yourself or what questions you should ask the employer during a job interview? You may have spent hours putting finishing touches on your resume, but you often have less than 15 minutes to make a first impression. Learn how to carry yourself through an interview by finding out what responses and actions interviewers are looking for. After reviewing the links below you may wish to set up a time to do a mock interview with the Career Development Center. Mock interviews allow you to practice in an interview-like setting and receive valuable feedback from one of our career coaches.
40 resources for Topic: Interviewing
10 Tips for Successful Public Speaking 
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 | This short and to the point downloadable document covers 10 Tips for Successful Public Speaking. PDF - Requires Adobe Reader - Opens in new window |
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Audio Guide to Appropriate Interview Attire
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| Lindsey, a recent intern in our office, quickly goes through what, and what not, to wear to an interview in this audio guide. |
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Audio Guide to Interviewing
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| Two campus recruiters describe the interview process and even perform a mock interview with a St. Thomas student in this streaming audio guide. |
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Audio Guide to Thank You Notes
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| In this streaming audio guide, Sahr, a UST liberal arts student, stresses the importance and steps of writing a thank you note after an interview. |
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Behavior Based Interviewing
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| This downloadable guide book covers Behavior Based Interviewing. PDF - Requires Adobe Reader - Opens in new window |
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Behavior-Based Interview Basics
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| Many employers are trained in what is called behavioral or focused interviewing. This page will help you learn what to expect and prepare for a behavioral-based interview. |
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Informational Interviewing and Networking
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| This downloadable guide book covers Informational Interviewing and Networking. PDF - Requires Adobe Reader - Opens in new window |
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Interviewing Basics
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| This downloadable guide book covers Interviewing Basics. PDF - Requires Adobe Reader - Opens in new window |
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Interviewing Basics
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| Interviewing tips from the UST Career Development Center |
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Job Search Boot Camp Audio Guide
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| Henry, a recent intern in our office, narrates this two part streaming audio quickly detailing the job search basics from job/career research to interviews. |
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Mock Interviews
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| Prepare before you interview. The UST Career Development Center offers mock interviews by appointment. |
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Professional Interview Attire Webinar
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| This webinar covers professional interview attire for both men and women as well as provide a definition of business casual. |
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Telephone Interviews Audio Guide
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| Employers may call at any time. Will you be ready? Chad, a grad student at UST, discusses the Do's and Don'ts of telephone interviews. If you are prepared, and free of distractions, you can put your best foot forward! |
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Understanding Legal vs Illegal Interview Questions
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| This tip sheet will help you identify questions that are illegal for an employer to ask in an interview as well as ways to rephrase the question in a legal way. PDF - Requires Adobe Reader - Opens in new window |
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JobWeb
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| Resources on everything career/job search related. Supported by the National Association of Colleges and Employers of which the University of St. Thomas is a member. |
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MNjobSource
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| MNjobSource is a collection of online resources designed to provide one comprehensive source for job searchers. The resources available on MNjobSource should provide assistance with all the steps of a job search, including career guidance, resume help, locating job ads, and interview preparation. |
Career TV.com
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| A Unique Career Development, Job-Hunting Advice Website. CareerTV is an interactive website designed to help college students and young professionals develop long-lasting successful careers within the world's top employers. |
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CollegeRecruiter.com - Podcasts
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| CollegeRecruiter.com has podcasts available on a variety of career topics including interviewing, cover letters, resumes, and networking. |
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Dining Etiquette
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| Resources for proper dining etiquette developed by various universities and compiled by the University of Buffalo. |
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Dress to Achieve
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| Dress and attire information for interviewing. |
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Dress to Impress - Washington State University
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| Dress and attire information for interviewing. |
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How to Dress for an Interview
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| Dress and attire information for interviewing. |
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Arts/Entertainment
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Sample Interview Questions by Field
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| Sample interview questions from Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania. Includes Athletic Training, Park Management, Exercise Science, Physical Therapy, Geography, Psychology, English/Publishing, School Counseling, Journalism, Science/Math, Nursing, Social Work and Theraputic Recreation. |
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Education
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60 Second Teacher Education Commercial
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| Creating a 60 second introduction for education students. PDF - Requires Adobe Reader - Opens in new window |
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Education: Formal Interviews
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| Topics and stages to be prepared for when interviewing for a teaching position. PDF - Requires Adobe Reader - Opens in new window |
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Post Interview Thank You Sample
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| Sample thank you letter for educators. PDF - Requires Adobe Reader - Opens in new window |
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UW Milwaukee - Education
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| Interviewing, salary surveys, and supply/demand for K-12 educators. |
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Entry Level Employment
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JobWeb
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| Resources on everything career/job search related. Supported by the National Association of Colleges and Employers of which the University of St. Thomas is a member. |
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College Grad.com
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| Everything from preparation for the career choice, resumes and cover letters, interviews and negotiations, salary information, job search and job/internship postings are found at this site. There is information on how to prepare for your first job. This site specializes in entry level college graduates with a column written by Biran Krueger addressing current issues. Experienced hiring information is also included. |
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General Mega Sites
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JobWeb
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| Resources on everything career/job search related. Supported by the National Association of Colleges and Employers of which the University of St. Thomas is a member. |
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College Grad.com
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| Everything from preparation for the career choice, resumes and cover letters, interviews and negotiations, salary information, job search and job/internship postings are found at this site. There is information on how to prepare for your first job. This site specializes in entry level college graduates with a column written by Biran Krueger addressing current issues. Experienced hiring information is also included. |
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Health Care/Fitness
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Sample Interview Questions by Field
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| Sample interview questions from Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania. Includes Athletic Training, Park Management, Exercise Science, Physical Therapy, Geography, Psychology, English/Publishing, School Counseling, Journalism, Science/Math, Nursing, Social Work and Theraputic Recreation. |
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Internships
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JobWeb
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| Resources on everything career/job search related. Supported by the National Association of Colleges and Employers of which the University of St. Thomas is a member. |
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College Grad.com
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| Everything from preparation for the career choice, resumes and cover letters, interviews and negotiations, salary information, job search and job/internship postings are found at this site. There is information on how to prepare for your first job. This site specializes in entry level college graduates with a column written by Biran Krueger addressing current issues. Experienced hiring information is also included. |
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Journalism/Communication
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Sample Interview Questions by Field
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| Sample interview questions from Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania. Includes Athletic Training, Park Management, Exercise Science, Physical Therapy, Geography, Psychology, English/Publishing, School Counseling, Journalism, Science/Math, Nursing, Social Work and Theraputic Recreation. |
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Liberal Arts
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JobWeb
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| Resources on everything career/job search related. Supported by the National Association of Colleges and Employers of which the University of St. Thomas is a member. |
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Sample Interview Questions by Field
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| Sample interview questions from Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania. Includes Athletic Training, Park Management, Exercise Science, Physical Therapy, Geography, Psychology, English/Publishing, School Counseling, Journalism, Science/Math, Nursing, Social Work and Theraputic Recreation. |
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Local - Minnesota
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MNjobSource
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| MNjobSource is a collection of online resources designed to provide one comprehensive source for job searchers. The resources available on MNjobSource should provide assistance with all the steps of a job search, including career guidance, resume help, locating job ads, and interview preparation. |
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Nonprofit/Social Services
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Sample Interview Questions by Field
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| Sample interview questions from Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania. Includes Athletic Training, Park Management, Exercise Science, Physical Therapy, Geography, Psychology, English/Publishing, School Counseling, Journalism, Science/Math, Nursing, Social Work and Theraputic Recreation. |
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Science/Biotech
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Sample Interview Questions by Field
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| Sample interview questions from Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania. Includes Athletic Training, Park Management, Exercise Science, Physical Therapy, Geography, Psychology, English/Publishing, School Counseling, Journalism, Science/Math, Nursing, Social Work and Theraputic Recreation. |
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