Interviewing

Before your interview, you should be knowledgeable about the position, the organization, and the industry and feel confident in your ability to sell yourself to the employer. In addition, it is important to remember that first impressions count. Make sure you dress professionally.

• Frequently Asked Interview Questions (PDF)
• How to Talk About Your Strengths: Interviewing (PDF)
• Interview Preparation (PDF)
• Interview Day (PDF)
• Tips for a Successful Phone Interview (PDF)
• Tips for a Successful Virtual Interview (PDF)
• The Ultimate Guide to Preparing For Your AI Interview – Big Interview (TU students have free access to Big Interview)
• Following Up Handout (PDF)
• Sample Thank You Letter (PDF)

For sample interview questions specific to your major, check out our Career Resources by Major.

Need some practice? Schedule a mock interview with a Career Center staff member!

Additional Resources on Interviewing

• Learn more about on-campus interviews at Towson University
• 100 Potential Interview Questions – Monster.com
• 20+ Illegal Interview Questions and How to Handle Them – Big Interview
• Learn about your strengths by taking the CliftonStrengths assessment
• Career Ready Skills (PDF)
• Career Ready Skills Reflection Worksheet (PDF)
• Career Resources by Major – Find industry-specific interview questions by major

Professional Dress

• Professional Attire: Blend In to Stand Out (PDF)
• SuiTUp Professional Attire Closet
• Professional and Business Attire…It Can be Confusing! – NACE Infographic

Student Request for an Interview Room

The Career Center is pleased to launch virtual and telephone interview capabilities in one of our webcam enabled interview rooms. This is a free service to students and employers.

Students who have an upcoming phone or virtual interview may request to use one of the interview rooms by accessing Handshake. Interview rooms have both phone and virtual webcam capability. Students may also use their own cellphone and laptop if they choose.

Interview Room Guidelines

• Schedule the date and time of your interview with the Career Center to make sure the room is available
• Students: sign into Handshake to see availability and sign up for a time that works (Requests for an interview room must be placed a minimum of 3 business days in advance of the needed time)
• Employers: Contact the Recruitment Coordinator to reserve your spot (Requests for an interview room must be placed a minimum of 2 business days in advance of the needed time)
• See our Tips for a Successful Phone Interview and Tips for a Successful Virtual Interview handouts above for how to prepare
• For telephone interviews, you must give the employer the appropriate telephone number, given once reservation has been confirmed. Please do not call the employer, make sure they call you.
• Interview Rooms are available Monday through Friday starting at 8:30 a.m. and closing at 4:30 p.m.