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Prepare
There are a lot of elements to consider when preparing for an interview. Are you speaking in a strong and confident voice? How is your posture? Do you know the answers to common interview questions that will likely be asked? Have you researched this company and industry's history, challenges and vocabulary/jargon so you will present yourself as a polished and prepared candidate?
We know that these known components, combined with the unknown elements of each individual organization and interviewer's style, can be nerve-racking. The good news is, your Chapman Career Team is here to help.
Practice Interviewing
Our entire Chapman family has access to Standout, a leading tool for job-seekers to practice their interviewing skills in a pressure-free environment. There, you can practice, record, and send interviews to peers, career coaches, and faculty for review.
Please do not wait until the day of the interview for your dream job to be in the 'hot seat.' Practice with your Chapman Family in a safe environment first. That way, when the big day comes, you will be polished, prepared and confident!
Research the Company
The top 6 things to know about a company you are interviewing with:
- Their product or service and its history
- Strengths and weaknesses of the organization.
- Typical clients or customers of the company
- Company’s relative standing in the marketplace
- Location of company headquarters
- Specific details of the job you are applying for
Company information research tools:
Know the Industry
Being a valuable asset to an organization goes beyond technical abilities, academic knowledge and organizational awareness. It also extends into industry knowledge — what is happening with competitors, major challenges, opportunities, threats and key trends (culture, economic, demographics, and legislation.).
Industry research tools:
Alumni: Please review the alumni access guide to Chapman library resources and contact a librarian for assistance.
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