CCPD: Career & Job Search Resources
Connecting University of Calgary students to jobs, career planning, employers on campus, career tips, workshops and much more! This resource compliments our website ucalgary.ca/careers.
Interview Strategies
Congrats! You got an interview! Now it's time to prepare for that interview to ensure you land the job. A great place to start is preparing for questions the interviewer might ask. Start on the handouts below and be sure to explore all the links and resources. Good luck!
Mock Interviews
- Book a Mock Interview with Career Services - As a uCalgary student book an appointment with one of our Career Development Specialists and have a mock interview.
Quick Tips
Know your skills and challenges
Research the organization and job
Prepare your Accomplishment Stories (STARS)
Create intelligent questions
Rehearse and get feedback
Reflect and debrief after each interview
Next Steps
- Consider completing the CliftonStrengths assessment (see Formal Assessments page)
- Visit Career Services for Drop-In Hours
- Book an appointment with a Career Development Specialist
Publications
Interview Magic by ISBN: 9781593575724Publication Date: 2008-06-01More than an interview how-to, this “career dictionary” holds A-to-Z secrets from America’s most trusted career coach. Future-proof your career as you learn to provide value to employers, create a memorable career brand, quadruple your interview opportunities, tap into the most overlooked interview “must,” demonstrate your ability to do the job, and bottom-line the return-on-investment employers will receive for hiring you.
