Interviewing Support
While your resume and portfolio get you the interview, it is your interview that gets you the job!
Always be prepared by researching the company, anticipating and practicing questions and preparing questions to ask during your interview. Use this interview guide (PDF) to prepare for different types of interviews, like:
- Skype Interviews
- Phone Interviews
Call today to schedule a mock interview appointment!
Online Practice
We are pleased to offer students and alumni a free training system that features a new and innovative way to help you prepare more effectively for a job interview.
Big Interview is an online system that combines training AND practice to help improve your interview technique and build your confidence. You have at your disposal a variety of tools, including:
- Challenging, virtual mock interviews for all experience levels and dozens of industries
- A database of thousands of interview questions with tips on how to answer them
- The ability to rate and share your interview answers for feedback
- A comprehensive video training curriculum covering all aspects of landing a job
- A step-by-step interview Answer Builder for crafting answers to behavioral questions
East Falls student instructions
Jefferson - East Falls students can access their Big Interview account with their WebAdvisor Credentials:
- Go to Big Interview for Jefferson-East Falls Students
- Enter your Jefferson - East Falls WebAdvisor Credentials (without the @students.philau.edu)
- Enjoy and use Big Interview
Alumni and Center City student instructions
Jefferson alumni and active Center City students can create a Big Interview account:
- Contact the Career Services office to receive a registration code.
- Go to Big Interview for Jefferson Alumni and Center City Students
- Follow the instructions to create an account.
- Enjoy and use Big Interview