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Nail Your Interviews

15 common interview questions
Explains the motivation behind common interview questions and provides advice on how to respond
College Graduate Job Interview Questions and Answers
Provides a list of basic interview questions employers ask recent graduates.
Job Interview Questions, Answers, and Tips to Prepare
Some of the most frequently asked questions during job interviews.
Job Interview Questions
General and industry-specific questions you are likely to be asked during an interview.
What to look for when researching your interview
Tips for researching conversation starters for an interview

Harvard Extension School. (2013, March 27). How to ace an interview: 5 tips from a Harvard career advisor [Video]. YouTube. https://youtu.be/DHDrj0_bMQ0

Indeed. (2020, August 14). Top 6 common interview questions and answers. YouTube.

Dress For Interviews
How to dress for a job interview, from Michigan State University.
How to Dress for a Job Interview
Covers how to dress for interviews based on work environment
Best Interview Attire for Every Type of Interview
Balance article discussing appropriate interview attire for different workplace environments

10 Tips for Phone Interview Success
Article from Forbes on how to ace a phone interview.
12 Smart Phone Interview Success Tips
12 tips on acing a telephone interview.
How to Ace a Job Interview over Email or Skype
Tips on succeeding at Skype job interviews.
Indeed Video Interview Guide
Article and video that provides guidance on how to prepare for a video interview as well as tips to follow during the interview
New Secrets to Rocking Your Skype Interview
Offers advice on how to present yourself for a Skype interview.
Tips for A Successful Video Interview
General tips on setting up for a successful video interview

VaultVideo. (2007, May 4). Interview dos and don'ts [Video]. YouTube. https://youtu.be/S1ucmfPOBV8

Job Interview Prep
Android and Apple app that allows you to practice answering difficult interview questions and see how an HR recruiter answers them

4 ways for follow-up after a job interview
Harvard Business Review article on following up after an interview
Do's and Don'ts While Waiting to Hear Back from a Job
Tips on what to do and what not to do after an interview
How to Follow Up on a Job Interview
Forbes article on how to follow up after a job interview.
How to Write A Thank You Email
Provides do's and don'ts for writing thank you emails as well as examples
Sending Your Thank You After the Job Interview
Offers advice on thank you notes, including samples.
What to Do When You Don't Hear Back After a Job Interview
Fast Company article on what to do if you do not hear back after an interview.