Interview Tools & Resources

- Prepare -

Taking the time to prepare in advance of an interview will build your confidence and give you an edge over the competition. Sharpen your skills with these resources:

• Interview Skills Career Guide
• Interview Prep Worksheet

Video Guides:

• VIDEO: Interviewing Essentials
• VIDEO: Interview Preparation and Best Practices
• VIDEO: How to Answer "Tell me about yourself?"
• VIDEO: How to Answer "What is your greatest weakness?"
• VIDEO: How to Answer "What is your greatest strength?"
• RECORDED WEBINAR: Interview Strategies

- Practice -

Don't "wing it" - it shows!  You can drastically improve your ability to discuss your skills through a practice interview on campus at Arcadia

• Sign up for a practice interview with a professional expert through Handshake (select Interviews with the Experts).
• Request a practice interview with a Career Educator in the Office of Career Education in Knight Hall.
• Learn and practice interview skills with Big Interview by signing up with your Arcadia email address.

- Prove It -

Quinncia is an online career preparation platform helping the student to prove their developing interview skills. They offer online interview simulations with feedback.

• Create your account in Quinncia with your Arcadia email address and then upload your resume
• Register for a real-time interview with an expert from Quinncia (*You will need a resume and webcam in order to conduct the interview)
• Once you finish your practice interview, select "request feedback" and your interview will be scored. You'll then be provided with feedback electronically (typically within 24 hours).
• Check out this VIDEO TUTORIAL and the STUDENT GUIDE for extra tips on making Quinncia work for you!