»Interviewing

There are many elements to consider when preparing for an interview. Are you speaking in a strong and confident voice? How is your posture and body language? Do you know the answers to common interview questions? Have you researched the employer and the industry? Are you ready to present yourself as a polished and prepared candidate?  

We know that interviewing can be one of the most nerve-racking parts of the job-search process. The good news is, your Chapman Career Team is here to help. 

Practice Interviewing

As a student or alum, you have access to VMock, a virtual mock interview platform. VMock allows students and alumni to practice their interview skills anytime, anywhere. It uses AI-powered feedback, real-time analysis and realistic practice scenarios to help students and alumni boost their confidence.  

Please do not wait until the day of the interview to prepare. Practice with your Chapman Career Team first. That way, when the big day comes, you will be polished, prepared and confident!   

Interviewing Resources

Check out additional helpful preparation handouts!

Interview Preparation Resources and Interviewing Tips »

We have a variety of additional interview preparation resources on our Interview Preparation Resources and Interviewing Tips article on Handshake!

Find information on: 

Sample interview questions 

What to do before and after an interview 

How to approach different types of interviews 

Research the Organization

The top 6 things to know about an employer before an interview:

1. Their product, service or mission and history
2. Strengths and weaknesses 
3. Typical clients or customers 
4. Organization's relative standing in the industry
5. Location of organization headquarters
6. Specific details of the job you are applying for

Organization information research tools:

• Vault
• LinkedIn
• The Panther Network 
• Glassdoor

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, economics, demographics and legislation).

Industry research tools:

• Vault
• Informational Interviews 

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