Prepare for an Interview

“Tell us about yourself.” Does your answer come quickly and naturally, or could you use some help? The best way to prepare for interviewing is to practice! Let us help you.

Big Interview

Chances are you will conduct many of your internship, job or graduate school admission interviews using a digital platform. PennWest students and alumni have 24/7 access to Big Interview, a digital interview training and practice system, for free!

  • Watch videos describing how to prepare for interviews and answer questions
  • Learn what questions are commonly asked in interviews
  • Practice using your webcam and answering questions from over 140 industries and fields
  • Send your practice interview recording to anyone via email for customized feedback.

Current students: Click the image below to login using your PennWest credentials. 
Alumni: Alumni must request an account using this form. 

How to Write an Interview Thank You Email [Tips + Examples ]

Published on August 10, 2023

A successful job interview doesn’t end when you walk out of the room. Learn why a post-interview thank-you email is an extra step that goes a long way.

By Christina Moreschi
Christina Moreschi Director of Career Events and Outreach
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How to Answer the “tell me about yourself” question

Published on August 10, 2023

How to Answer “Tell Me About Yourself”

Focus on your professional life and use the the present-past-future formula:

Let’s see what that means and how to structure your answer.

Present: describe where you’re currently at with your career

Start by …

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Christina Moreschi Director of Career Events and Outreach
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Common Interview Questions (Tips + Sample Answers)

Published on August 10, 2023

Need to prepare for an interview quickly? Read this blog from Big Interview that includes common questions and sample answers.

By Christina Moreschi
Christina Moreschi Director of Career Events and Outreach
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How to research salaries

Published on August 10, 2023

1. Research the standard pay for a similar role in your location.

This is pretty straightforward, you can do this through glassdoor, google, or industry-specific communities in your area (e.g. LA Marketers, Paris Growth Hackers, Denver Agile Developers, etc.).

2. …

By Christina Moreschi
Christina Moreschi Director of Career Events and Outreach
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Interview Playbooks in Big Interview

Interview Playbooks in Big Interview

Check this out: The Big Interview platform has Interview Playbooks which are video lessons designed for certain populations and scenarios. …

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