Preparing for a Job Interview
3-Day Intensive Course for Students, Job Seekers & Career Changers
3 Intense Days
7 Hours per Day (Split into two 3.5-hour sessions)

Learning Path Visual
From uncertainty to interview confidence — step-by-step:

Day 1: Understanding Interviews and Crafting Your Story
Get inside the mind of the interviewer. Learn how different types of interviews work (HR, technical, panel, behavioral), what recruiters look for, and how to match your strengths to a job description. Start shaping your personal pitch and career narrative.

Day 2: Answering Smart, Asking Smarter
Master common and tough questions — from “Tell me about yourself” to “What’s your biggest weakness?” Learn STAR method storytelling, question timing, and how to ask intelligent, engaging questions as a candidate.

Day 3: Practicing the Interview and Getting Feedback
Rehearse real interviews with peers and instructors. Get feedback on your answers, tone, and non-verbal language. Understand how to follow up after interviews and how to reflect and improve based on experience.

Course Overview
This intensive 3-day course helps students and job seekers prepare for interviews with clarity, strategy, and confidence. Through practical workshops and role-play, participants will learn how to articulate their value, manage nerves, and make a strong impression during in-person, phone, or video interviews.

By the end of the course, participants will walk away with a polished self-introduction, solid strategies for handling difficult questions, and interview practice experience with real-time feedback.

You’ll learn how to:

• Decode interview types and what employers really assess

• Build a personal pitch aligned with the job you want

• Prepare strong responses using the STAR method

• Manage anxiety and present yourself with poise

• Ask smart, memorable questions that show preparation

• Avoid red flags and recover from mistakes during the interview

• Follow up like a professional and track your progress

What’s Inside Each Day

Day 1 — Understanding Interviews and Crafting Your Story

• The purpose and psychology of interviews

• Different formats: HR screening, behavioral, panel, technical

• Reading job descriptions and identifying key themes

• Building your story: career narrative, strengths, values

• Writing and rehearsing a strong personal introduction

• Workshop: Draft your 60-second pitch
  Toolkit: Self-introduction planner + job-match worksheet
  Focus: Interview Structure • Personal Narrative • Alignment

Day 2 — Answering Smart, Asking Smarter

• The most common interview questions — and why they’re asked

• STAR method for answering behavioral questions

• How to stay honest while framing challenges positively

• Developing confident, relevant responses

• Asking questions that demonstrate curiosity and insight

• Workshop: Mock question response practice + peer critique
  Toolkit: Behavioral response guide + smart question bank
  Focus: Clarity • Confidence • Question Strategy

Day 3 — Practicing the Interview and Getting Feedback

• Interview etiquette: punctuality, eye contact, energy

• Managing nerves and thinking on your feet

• Simulated interviews with feedback

• Body language and virtual presence (for online interviews)

• Follow-up strategies and professional thank-you emails

• Workshop: Full interview simulation with group debrief
  Toolkit: Interview feedback form + personal improvement tracker
  Focus: Delivery • Poise • Self-Evaluation

Course Goals
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Prepare strategically for any type of interview

• Articulate their experience and strengths with clarity

• Respond confidently to common and difficult questions

• Manage their nerves and make a professional impression

• Ask insightful questions and follow up effectively

• Perform well in both live and virtual interview settings

Who Should Take This Course?

• University students preparing for internships or job searches

• Career changers re-entering the workforce or switching fields

• Job seekers who haven’t interviewed in a long time

• Non-native English speakers seeking confidence and clarity

• Anyone who wants to transform uncertainty into interview readiness

Class Reference: HIRE/ENG
Form Updated on: 06/19/2025 (Version 1)
Last Modified on: 06/19/2025

Program Note
Participants will receive downloadable templates for interview planning, competency maps, scorecards, behavioral questions, and a complete post-interview decision-making toolkit.