Center forCareer and Professional Advising
Interviewing
Practice makes perfect in most situations, and interviewing for internships and job interviews is no exception. Successful candidates are ones who take the time to research the industry and prospective employers carefully and to practice their interview skills.
Key Points
- View the Interviewing Guide and review our tips on interview preparation, sample interview questions, interview types, day-of-the-interview advice, what to do after the interview, and much more.
- Know what the position entails and research the organization and industry using Firsthand, IBISWorld, and your own web searches.
- Know yourself so that you can communicate how your experiences, skills, and accomplishments relate to the position.
- Be able to effectively communicate how your background aligns with the position and organization using concrete examples. Use the STAR (Situation, Task, Action, Response) or PAR (Problem, Action, Result) methods to tell your story.
- Confirm logistics and prepare an appropriate outfit ahead of time. Check with the CCPA if you are unsure about what’s appropriate for the sector you’re applying to.
- Predict what types of questions the hiring committee will ask you. Use GlassDoor, Handshake Reviews, advice from alumni, and your career advisors. Questions will usually cover five areas: education, experience, career goals, skills/abilities and knowledge of the organization.
- The interview process is a two-way street; not only are you being interviewed, but you are also interviewing the employer. Prepare 2-3 questions to ask them.
Haverford Connect
Alumni who can offer industry-expertise in interview situations are available to help. Log onto Haverford Connect to find alumni volunteers. Mock interviews and networking meetings can be made directly through the system.
Big Interview
Big Interview is a new online system for Fords that combines training and practice to help students improve their resumes, learn and practice interview techniques, and build confidence. Big Interview provides virtual interview practice for general, behavioral, competency, and industry-specific questions. Big Interview also offers a resume review feature leveraging the power of AI to provide immediate feedback on your resume. Get guidance on readability, credibility, ATS Fit, grammar, power words, and more!
Users self-register with Haverford email.
Case Interviews & Preparation
Case interviews are a critical technique used by consulting firms. Practice is key. Utilize Management Consulted, Haverford Connect - Mock Interview Help Topic, and a sample case from consulting firms.
LeetCode
LeetCode is the leading resource to help students enhance their coding skills, expand their tech knowledge, and prepare for technical interviews. Haverford CCPA will have a limited number of one-month premium subscriptions to provide students who are interested.
Management Consulted
One-stop consulting prep. Provides recruiting, interview prep, and skill-building help with interactive courses on topics like developing an effective resume and cover letter (with templates), networking (including how to write an effective cold networking email that will get opened), interviewing (with example videos, specific case interviews, drills, and 500 practice cases), and Excel and PowerPoint training.
Users self-register with Haverford email.
Vault
Vault provides in-depth intelligence on what it's really like to work in an industry, company or profession—and how to position yourself to land that job. Search current jobs and internships, research a company, school or industry, get the inside scoop on what it’s really like, and find the career advice you need to launch your career.
Users self-register with Haverford email.