Prepare for an Interview

Here you’ll find guidelines for interview preparation. For industry-specific advice, be sure to check out the Career Communities.

Writing thank you notes goes beyond the handmade card you sent to a relative after receiving a gift. While that relative would most likely love to hear from you, thank you notes are an important part of the application/interview process, whether for jobs, internships, scholarships, graduate school application, or academic pursuits.

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I’m excited to share that Grinnell has expanded its partnership with Possible to help students prepare for careers in consulting. The program will show you what it takes to succeed in the consulting recruiting process, directly from professionals who have …

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Here’s How You Should Dress For 5 Different Types Of Interviews

You’ve spent countless hours studying, building your resume, and practicing your adult voice for interviews. But nothing can replace that split-second moment when your prospective employer sees your outfit.

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Doing your homework before an interview makes the difference between a so-so showing and shining. Let this guide help you …

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The CLS, located in the John Chrystal Center, has four private interview rooms to reserve for your upcoming virtual or …

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Use Big Interview to learn and practice your interview skills, whether you’re interviewing for a job or graduate school.

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Learn about behavioral, technical, case, and other kinds of interviews.

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