Prepare For An Interview
Prepare For your Next Interview
Interviews are an important part of the job search process and the key to success is through preparation.
Check out our resources below to ensure you make a great impression.
Interview Basics
Be ready! Review Preparing for an Interview, a step-by-step guide for before, during, and after your interview.
Types of Interviews
- Get an overview of the different Types of Interviews and find key tips for successfully tackling each style.
- Is your interview online or over the phone? Review tips for commonly used interview styles such as Video Interviews and Phone Interviews.
Interview Questions
- Learn how to recognize the different聽Types of Interview Questions聽and the best way to prepare your response.
- Read through common Sample Interview Questions to get a better sense of the questions that you may be asked in your next interview.
References
- Review Tips for Gaining and Providing References to ensure that you have your references ready!
Practice your Interview Skills
Practice makes perfect! No matter what type of interview you are applying for, Career Services can help you prepare. Check out our resources below to learn about our in-person and online mock interview services.
Mock Interviews
Practice your interview skills in a one-on-one mock interview with an experienced staff member at the Career Services office!
Booking Instructions
- Please phone the Career Services Front Desk at 613-520-6611 or email us at career@carleton.ca to schedule your mock interview
- OR visit Career Services in 401 Tory Building for a mock interview during our drop-in hours of 1 p.m.-4 p.m.
- Reminder: Have your resume and job details/description available! *
Types of Mock Interviews Available:
| In Person | Over the Phone | Via Video | MMI or Professional School Prep |
|---|---|---|---|
Visit the Career Services office in 401 Tory | For distance students or those wanting to practice phone interviews | Schedule a mock interview with a Career Consultant via Zoom, Microsoft Teams, or the Built in Video Chat on mySuccess. | Prepare for interviews for dentistry, medical school, or other professional programs! |
Sample AI Prompts
Preparing for interviews is essential, and you can use online AI tools like ChatGPT to help you. Here are a few sample ChatGPT prompts to help you prepare:
- 鈥淲hat are some questions to ask the interviewer at the end of an interview?鈥
- 鈥淲hat are the 10 most common questions asked when interviewing a [job title]鈥
- 鈥淧rovide examples of three technical questions asked in interviews for [job title], using the job description as a guide [insert job description]鈥
Learn more about AI and your job search!