Resume and Interview Preparation

Resume & Interview Resources

Build Confidence. Get Hired. Succeed.
Welcome to your one-stop resource hub for resume writing and interview preparation. Whether you're applying for your first job, an internship, or a full-time career, we've got tools to help you present your best self.

 

📄 Resume Building Toolkit

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✅ Resume Templates

🛠 Tools & Tips

 Interview Preparation

Prepare. Practice. Perform.
Your resume gets you the interview—how you present yourself gets you the job. Use these tools to walk into your next interview with confidence and professionalism.

 

Before the Interview

✅ Do Your Homework

  • Research the company’s mission, values, and services

  • Understand the job description and match your skills to the role

  • Prepare 2–3 questions to ask the interviewer

📋 Prepare These Essentials

  • Copies of your resume

  • A list of references

  • Professional outfit (see Dress Checklist below)

  • Directions and parking information (arrive 10–15 mins early)

 

Common Interview Questions

Type Example
General “Tell me about yourself.”
Behavioral “Describe a time you had to deal with a difficult situation.”
Situational “What would you do if you disagreed with a supervisor?”
Job-Specific “What experience do you have with [specific tool or task]?”

 

📥 Indeed Career Advice: Common Interview Questions and How to Answer Them

📥 Interview Etiquette

📥 Interview Questions and Answers by professions- Career Sidekick

📥 Examples of General Interview Questions- LinkedIn 

📥 Examples of Behavioral Interview Questions- Indeed

📥 Examples of Situational Interview Questions- Indeed

📥 Tips and Examples for Job Specific Interview Questions- The Balance Money

 

Interview Tips & Video Resources

👀 Virtual Interview Tips

  • Test your camera, lighting, and background

  • Look at the camera, not the screen

  • Use headphones to reduce noise

🗣 In-Person Interview Tips

  • Offer a firm handshake and smile

  • Keep eye contact

  • Use confident, clear language

🎥 Watch: Interview Tips Video Series

 

Dress for Success

What to Wear:

  • Business casual or professional attire (depending on the job)

  • Neat grooming and polished shoes

  • Avoid athletic wear, ripped jeans, flashy logos, or hats

 📥 Dress For Success Powerpoint Presentation

  

Practice with Mock Interviews

💡 Use Career Connect to Practice Anytime!
Log into the Career Connect Portal to access the Mock Interview Tool:

  • Record responses to common questions

  • Practice at your own pace

  • Review feedback or request support from our staff

🗓️ Want live feedback? Schedule a mock interview with our team through Career Connect or visit the Eloy Garcia Transition and Pathways office, EG 107.