Applying and interviewing for new jobs can be exciting, but also overwhelming and scary. Your NCTC career coaches can teach you what to expect during the interview process, basic interview etiquette, and how to prepare to answer interview questions. We can coach you through practice interviews to help you learn how to put your most professional self forward and highlight your most valuable experience and skills.
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WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF AN INTERVIEW?
When interviewing, employers are trying to determine three main things: Can you do the job? Will you do the job? Will you be a good fit on their team?
Here are a few key elements that employers want to learn about from your interview:
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Elaboration of the details displayed on your resume
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Your strengths
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Your attitude
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Your future plans/goals
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Your personality
Throughout all of your responses to their questions, consider how you can express this information in a way that shows you in your best, most professional, and confident light.
The key to minimizing nerves and increasing confidence for interviews is PRACTICE and PREPARATION!
RESOURCES FOR INTERVIEW PREP
Build the skills and confidence you need for successful interviews! Big Interview is a cutting-edge, AI-powered platform that offers self-paced, personalized training where you can rehearse and refine interview answers using instant feedback.
Current students can access this platform through OneLogin
The contents of this platform were funded under a grant from the Department of Education. However, those contents do not necessarily represent the policy of the Department of Education, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government. North Central Texas College Award #P031S230237 Title V Developing Hispanic Serving Institutions 2023-2028 Grant
Check out our videos on the NCTC Career Services YouTube Channel for career development and employment preparation information and guides.
Download our Interview Rubric (PDF) to see what it takes to be NCTC Lion Ready for a successful interview!
Download these Practice Interview Questions (PDF) to start preparing for your upcoming interviews. We recommend researching industry-specific questions too that may be common in your field.
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Career Services
Campus: Corinth, Flower Mound
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Career Services
Campus: Gainesville
Majors: All Majors; Specializes in: Agriculture Management, Equine Science, Horticulture, Cosmetology, Esthetics, Barber, Health Sciences (ADN, LVN, Rad Tech, Surgical Tech, Allied Health), Student Athletes
Phone: 940-668-4282
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Campus: Gainesville
Majors: All Majors; Specializes in: Agriculture Management, Equine Science, Horticulture, Cosmetology, Esthetics, Barber, Health Sciences (ADN, LVN, Rad Tech, Surgical Tech, Allied Health), Student Athletes
Phone: (940) 668-7731, ext. 4304
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Campus: Flower Mound
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