Interview Preparation

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.

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:

Elaboration of the details displayed on your resume
Your strengths
Your attitude
Your future plans/goals
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

Big Interview

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

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Big Interview

NCTC Career Services YouTube Channel

Check out our videos on the NCTC Career Services YouTube Channel for career development and employment preparation information and guides.

NCTC Career Services YouTube Channel

Interview Rubric

Download our Interview Rubric (PDF) to see what it takes to be NCTC Lion Ready for a successful interview!

Interview Rubric

Practice Interview Questions

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.

Practice Interview Questions