Santa Clara University

Preparing for the Interview

• Know Yourself

  
  

  • In what kind of environment do I work best?
  • What are my career goals in five years? Ten years?
  • How could this job help me work towards those goals?
  • What are my strengths and weaknesses?
  • What skills and experiences do I have that relate to the job qualifications?

• Know the Employer

  Review the company's website, follow the company on Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn, or Twitter, and talk with the company's employees (You can use LinkedIn to find alumni that work at specific companies). You may also use the University library databases, such as Factiva. Understand the company's products and services and integrate what you know into your interview.

  • Research Organizations

• Practice, Practice, Practice

  Sign up for a mock interview in the Career Center. Call 408.554.4421 to schedule an appointment.