Prepare for an Interview

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

3 Tips for Building a Strong Reference List

When a hiring manager asks for your references, it’s usually a sign that you’ve made it to the final stages of the hiring process. So how can you choose references that will help you seal the deal and not give …

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9 tips to help you find your first job — and nail the interview

Katie Hopsicker@KATIEHOPSICKER

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It’s that time of year again — college students across the country are in the thick of the hunt for jobs and internships.

Hiring slowed way down during the Covid pandemic, making it really tough on the …

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13 Illegal Job Interview Questions You Don’t Have to Answer

Federal law forbids employers from asking any questions that could be used in a discriminatory way. Learn what to watch out for in Will Vitka’s article, featured in FINANCE BUZZ.

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The Vault Guide to Resumes and Job-Hunting Skills, Third Edition

A proper résumé and effective job-hunting skills can go a long way in getting a foot in the door. An …

Vault Guide to Summer Associate Interviewing & Top-Ranked Programs, 2021 Edition

The Vault Guide to Summer Associate Interviewing & Top-Ranked Programs provides expert advice on law firm interviewing and succeeding as …

Vault Guide to Case Interviews, Ninth Edition

Case interviews are a crucial part of the hiring process in the consulting industry. Designed to test an applicant’s knowledge …

Vault Guide to Behavioral Interviews

The Vault Guide to Behavioral Interviews contains essential tips for preparing for and acing behavioral interview questions. These questions (which …

Vault Guide to Finance Interviews, 9th Edition

The Vault Guide to Finance Interviews, Ninth Edition is a must-have resource for anyone seeking a job with an investment …

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