UVM Public Health Interview Resources
Congratulations, you’ve got an interview! Now what?!?
WHAT IS AN INTERVIEW?
An interview is a chance for you and the interviewer to assess how well you might fit with the organization and the position.
HOW SHOULD I PREPARE FOR AN INTERVIEW?
Preparation is the key to a good interview — you need to do your research. Before showing up for the interview, make sure to be familiar with the company or organization. Go beyond just poking around a website- find out about the organization’s mission, read annual reports and brochures, search for media articles, and learn about the community you will be working in.
JOB INTERVIEW TIPS:
- Practice makes perfect — prepare for your interview by practicing answering questions.
- Never show up late for an interview.
- Dress appropriately for the workplace and position you are seeking.
- Come prepared. Bring extra copies of your resume, a list of references, a pen, paper, and any forms you are required to fill out (such as an application).
- Be honest.
- Always follow-up the interview with a thank you note.
Below is a list of resources to support the many questions you have related to interviewing:
- 50 Most Common Interview Questions- with Public Health Sample Replies This tutorial contains questions plus sample replies to ace the job interview.
- All Video Interview Platforms This is a series of applications that you can use to provide opportunities to practice video interviews.
- Monster Interviews Monster provides resources for a successful interview including such items as 100 interview questions to prepare for.
- My Interview Simulator A program that delivers several interview questions and asks you to answer them as you would in an interview.
- Quintessential This site offers dozens of articles and resources on the job interview.
- The Balance The site contains tips for practicing the interview.
- The Big Interview On this site you will find various interview tips.
Not quite to the interview stages yet?
Informational interviewing is a great way to network and expand your knowledge about career fields, job responsibilities, and more.
INFORMATIONAL INTERVIEW TIPS: