Interviewing practice resources As you prepare for interviews, there is no better tool than actual practice. Big Interview is a great resource to learn how to answer questions and get experience interviewing. After viewing recorded interview questions, users can record their responses and determine what areas they need to improve. Questions can be selected randomly, from a specific category or industry, or as a course assignment. Big Interview is available to our students by accessing the ACAC Interviewing page . Big Interview is also available to our Alumni by accessing the Resources tab via the Handshake portal.
3.5 Update Your Resume
Resume 2.0 Once you have built a strong life-long resume and have begun strengthening it with experiences throughout your career journey, you will need to fine tune it to prepare for applying to positions. Unlike a life-long resume, you will want to determine what information will be most important for individual positions and employers. You will want to organize your resume to highlight your broader experiences, then use tailored section titles to give additional insight and bullet points to provide in-depth information to entice employers to call. Sections | Your life-long resume may have your experiences in larger sections that do not provide a lot of information or direction to the reader (i.e. work history). As you begin to look at specific jobs and internships, you will want to think about what sections you could use to highlight your relevant experience and draw the reader’s attention. You could consider mixing work, internship and volunteer experiences in a category such as “Human Services Experience” or “Accounting Experience,” depending on your field. Organizing | Once you have chosen the information you want to present and the sections you will use, you will want to prioritize your sections so the reader will see the most important points first. When reading position descriptions, take note of where there seems to be emphasis. Often, leading with your education will help an employer see that you have training in the field and meet the qualifications they want in a candidate. Bullets | Finally, you should use your bullet points to add depth and show the reader you have the skills and abilities they are looking for. Your bullets should be organized so the most important aspects of each experience are on top. Be sure to use verbiage from the position description or that is common in your field. Take your time with this step, as it can also be a great time to catch any grammar or spelling errors.
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Go to Big Interview to login or register for access. Access is provided to all UWSP students through their student email.
How can I get started?
Get started by watching the introductory videos located on Big Interview’s homepage. These will walk you through how to navigate the website and record your practice interviews.
Now you can start exploring… • Learn : View an online curriculum (both written and video options) that will help you improve and learn how to successfully interview. • Practice : Answer questions and explore a variety of question formats. • Answer Builder : Build your perfect answers using the STAR technique. • My Videos : Find your saved videos, add notes, or share your video link with your Career Coach or Professor!
Candid Career Candid Career currently features 6,000+ interview clips from thousands of professionals. Check out Candid Career’s “Get Hired” videos which can provide advice on everything from networking to interviewing, salary negotiation, and more! Campus resources The Career Team offers campus workshops, class presentations, and 1-on-1 practice with a Career Coach ! You can find our current offerings of workshops, events, and opportunities by accessing our website.
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