Interview Skills

Would you like to dramatically improve your interviewing skills? Heinz College Career Services Office offers several resources to help prepare you to walk into that interview exuding more confidence and boosting your chances of getting hired.

Mock Interview

Completing a mock interview will help prepare you for interviewing with companies recruiting on-campus by providing you with the opportunity to practice and develop interviewing skills in a supportive setting. Mock interviews are offered several times throughout the year and are conducted by both career services staff members as well as external representative from a variety of organizations.

Benefits of a Mock Interview

It’s a comfortable, non-threatening way to get used to being interviewed.
You'll receive immediate feedback and advice.
With practice you can develop and/or refine your interviewing skills.

Sign Up

Contact a representative from the career services staff for information on all the mock interview opportunities available to you and how you can participate.

InterviewStream - Online video interviews

InterviewStream is a web based practice interview system that allows job seekers the opportunity to see & hear themselves online. Using a webcam, students can simulate job interviews by responding to pre-recorded interview questions and practice both verbal and non-verbal communication skills. Afterwards, all interviews are immediately accessible and students are encouraged to meet with Career services to get valuable feedback.

InterviewStream can be accessed through TartanTrak (A link is on the bottom right of the home screen).If you do not have access to a webcam, please contact Heinz Career Services.

Additional Resources

Review Career Services' Interview Skills Guide to gain information on all phases of the interview process, from research to the thank you note. A review of interview structures and interview questions is included. This guide has a technical focus.