Tips For On-Campus Interviews
The below information was compiled based on feedback provided to HR by hiring committee members following interviews with on-campus applicants. The hope is that the below information and resources can help our employees be successful when looking at other opportunities on campus.
Do
- Fully explain your on-campus experiences and projects.
- Dress for the job you are interviewing for.
- Answer questions that are asked of you with the same level of detail you would provide to someone who does not work on campus.
- Treat everyone on the interview panel with professionalism and respect.
- Highlight trainings and courses you have completed to further your career.
Don't
- Assume people know what you do because they also work on campus.
- Dress like this is just any ordinary day.
- Provide one word answers and rely on the interviewer to do research outside of the interview that will help them fully understand your response.
- Treat anyone on the panel unprofessionally or expect outside experiences or familiarity to override how you present during the interview.
- Rely on the panel to research the trainings you have completed.