Prepare for an Interview
Interviewing well is a skill you can build with the right preparation and practice. Whether you have an interview coming up or want to get ready before you start applying, the guides and tools below will walk you through every stage of the process.
Start Here
New to interviewing or want to make sure you have a solid foundation? Start with these two resources before anything else.
Prepare for Your Interview Format
Different formats require different preparation. Find the one that matches your upcoming interview and work through it before you go.
Virtual Interview: Technology setup, camera presence, managing lag, and virtual-specific tips.
Technical Interview: How to approach coding challenges, systems design, and knowledge-based technical rounds.
Behavioral Interview: How to structure your stories and answer competency-based questions.
Phone Interview: Tips specific to audio-only conversations.
Finance Interviews: Technical and behavioral preparation for finance, investment banking, and private equity roles.
Recorded Interview: How to perform well on one-way video interviews like HireVue.
Panel Interview: How to manage multiple interviewers at once.
Group Interview: How to stand out while collaborating with other candidates.
Case Interview: How to structure and communicate your thinking for consulting and analytical roles.
Interviewing for Health Professions School: Preparation for medical, dental, and health professional school interviews.
Practice Before You Go
Big Interview is Northeastern’s free interview practice platform. Record yourself answering common questions, get AI-powered feedback on your delivery, and build confidence before the real thing. Available to all current students and alumni at no cost.
Complete Your Preparation
Round out your preparation with these guides on professional presence and following up after your interview.
