Interviewing Skills

ABILITY TO CONDUCT A FORMAL CONVERSATION WITH A POTENTIAL EMPLOYER OR ADMISSIONS OFFICER WHO IS SEEKING TO DETERMINE IF A STUDENT IS THE BEST FIT FOR THAT OPPORTUNITY.

Informational Interviews are when you ask an individual within a field of interest to meet so you may learn more about the industry or career field as well as make connections/build a network. This is not an opportunity to ask for a job or internship.

Guide to Informational Interviewing

Informational Interviews – Networking

The Muse – Three Steps to the Perfect Interview

Forbes – How to Land and Ace an Informational Interview

Behavioral interviewing is the most common type of interview style for employers to utilize. Behavioral interview questions allow for candidates to highlight past behavior predictors and for employers to anticipate potential future behavior.

5 Steps/5 Minutes: How to Prepare for an Interview

Interviewing 101 Video

Overview of Interviewing Guide

Behavioral Interview Sample Questions

Behavioral Interview Information using STAR Method

Interviewing Worksheet

The purpose of case interviewing is to evaluate an individual’s analytical thinking skills and poise under pressure to solve a business problem with the ability to show a solid recommendation.

WFU School of Business Case Interview Guide

Case Interview Overview Video

Case in Point PowerPoint

Deloitte Sample Case

Sample Case Interview Questions

Case Preparation Fall 2023 (Schedule & Recordings)

Case Preparation Fall 2022 (Slides & Recordings)

Interested in practicing cases 1:1?
Schedule with Andy Gong (MSM ’21, MSBA ’22)

Technical interviews are often used interchangeably with case interviews to showcase knowledge of the industry, work, and clients of the employer. It allows the interviewee to demonstrate knowledge of key analysis tools including financial ratios and profitability framework.

Technical Interviewing Guide

15 Questions Technical Hiring Managers Love To Ask In Interviews

Gamified Assessments Overview & Prep Steps 

Practice Gamified Assessments

Data Analyst Interview Questions

Healthcare Analyst Interview Questions

Combined interviews are processes that include multiple components of behavioral, case, and technical interview formats. Employers want to know if you are a good fit and have a can-do and will-do attitude.

Phone screen interviews are the first level of an interview conducted by a recruiter to determine you will progress to the full interview process with the hiring manager.

Forbes How to Ace a Phone Interview

Indeed – 15 Phone Interview Questions and Answers

Pre-recorded videos are a screening tool used to assess candidates in a format that allows review by multiple decision-makers in multiple locations.

Recorded Interview Tips

Practice with The InterviewPrep App

Pre-recorded videos are a screening tool used to assess candidates in a format that allows review by multiple decision-makers in multiple locations.

Recorded Interview Tips

Practice with The InterviewPrep App

Virtual interviewing is becoming more and more popular with employers. You’ll need to prepare for a virtual interview differently than an in-person one.

Live Video Interviewing Tips

Practice with InterviewPrep

Virtual Interview Video by Volkswagon

Virtual Career Fair Resource: How to Navigate Virtual Recruiting

During the final rounds of interviews, candidates will be asked to meet for interviews at the business location. Office interviews determine fit with the local office and offer the opportunity to meet with personnel at all levels in the organization. These types of interviews often include lunch or dinner.

Overview of Interviewing

Guide on What to Wear to the Interview

Commonly Asked Interview Questions

Super days are special as this is when employers invite groups of candidates to meet and interview personnel at all levels. This type of interviewing day typically includes networking, lunch, and team building activities.

Interview Prep Checklist

Interviewing: More Commonly Asked Questions

Career Resources

Skill Building Courses

Video Interview Tips

Taught by Jenny Foss
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Job Interview Tips for Project Managers

Taught by Daniel Stanton
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Virtual Job Interviews for Non-Native English Speakers

Taught by Liesje Sandler
The application process can be stressful for anyone, but interviewing in a foreign language brings unique challenges, especially if the…

Interview Tips for Sales Professionals

Taught by Jenny Foss
You’ve lined up an interview for a sales position. Curious about what lies ahead? Need some help as you prepare?…

Job Interview Tips for Accountants

Taught by Ajay Pangarkar
If you’re an accountant looking for a new job and you see a hiring notice that suits your skill set…

Nano Tips for Answering Common Interview Questions with Tiffany Uman

Taught by Tiffany Uman
Welcome to our Nano Tips series, where LinkedIn Learning creators deliver impactful lessons in literally seconds. In this installment, discover…

Mastering Common Interview Questions

Taught by Valerie Sutton
Preparing for an interview can be daunting. Learn how to master the top 10 most common interview questions you’ll encounter…

Nail Your Cybersecurity Interview

Taught by Tu Laniyonu
You landed an interview for a job in one of the most exciting, fast-growing fields in technology: cybersecurity. In this…

Mastering Web Developer Interview Code

Taught by Ray Villalobos
Whether you’re actively looking for a new job, or you just want to keep your coding skills sharp, it’s important…

Preparing to Interview for a Creative Role

Taught by Richard Harrington
To land your dream job in a creative role, there’s nothing more important than the interview. Job interviews showcase your…

Creating a Compelling Job Description

Taught by Freda Thomas
An effective job description is not just a list of skills and qualities. It is a carefully crafted message with…

Succeeding in an Interview for a Creative Role

Taught by Richard Harrington
To land your dream job in a creative role, there’s nothing more important than the interview. Job interviews showcase your…

Nail Your Java Interview

Taught by Kathryn Hodge
Have you lined up an interview for a Java developer position? In this course, review critical Java concepts-and commonly-asked interview…

Hiring an Employee for Managers

Taught by Gabriella Parente
The secret to a company’s success often lies in the people you hire. As a manager, you depend on your…

Using Data Science to Hire Employees

Taught by Jeff Selingo
Jeff Selingo visits LinkedIn Studios to weigh in on the importance of using data when making hiring decisions, the complexity…

Nail Your DevOps Interview

Taught by Michael Jenkins
DevOps engineers are in high demand, but the barriers to entering the field can be intimidating. DevOps roles require an…

Remote Interviewing Techniques for Creative Jobs

Taught by Chris Nodder
You’ve lined up a remote interview for an exciting creative role. Now what? In this course, Chris Nodder helps you…

15 Questions to Ask before Hiring a Lawyer

Taught by Dana Robinson
Learning how to work with attorneys is an essential skill for executives and managers as well as a skill every…

Internal Interviewing

Taught by Lida Citroën
You see a job posting you’d be perfect for and—best of all—it’s at your current employer. However, current employees don’t…

Tech Career Skills: Interviewing Developers

Taught by Billy Hollis
Hiring a new developer is a huge investment for any team. But determining whether a candidate has both the right…

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