Interviewing Help
The job interview is an exchange of information. While the interviewer is interested in learning more about what you have to offer, you should be interested in learning more about the organization and the position for which you are applying.
There are Two Primary Types of Job Interviews: Screening Interviews and Decision Interview.
The purpose of the screening interview is simply to verify facts stated on the resume and to screen out inappropriate/unqualified applicants. Examples of screening interviews are: telephone interviews, career fairs, and on-campus interviews.
The decision interview is usually conducted by the direct supervisor or by another person with authority to make the hiring decision. This person is basically trying to determine whether or not you possess the skills to do the job, and how well he or she thinks you will fit into the organization.
Download the Preparing for the Interview guide to learn more about how to prepare for, perform during, and follow up after an interview. The guide discusses telephone interviews and common questions you may be asked.
Schedule a career advising appointment by calling 512-471-9421. Career advising is available to CCS registrants only.
Inside the Mind of the Interviewer
The terror-inducing, fright-provoking job interview! Students often consider an interview as a battle of wits with the recruiting director. Fortunately, this video debunks the myth of the evil recruiting director and shows students how to enter an interview relaxed, prepared, and confident
Answering “What Are
Your Weaknesses?”
Most students dread that infamous interview question: “What are your weaknesses?” In this fun, enlightening video, students see how to avoid the "canned" answers and how to deliver an intelligent and thoughtful answer
