Successful interviewing requires an understanding of what the hiring manager is looking for, knowledge of your skills and strengths, and a strategy to communicate your value. These resources will guide to you interviewing success!
Preparing for a job or internship interview can be intimidating. Fortunately, we've compiled the best resources from the University Career Center, Feller Center, and the internet to guide you along the way.
General Resources
- What Happens During an Interview
- Feller Center Interview Checklist
- How to Research Potential Employers
- Frequently Asked Interview Questions
- Why Am I Getting Interviews but No Job Offers?
- Using and Interpreting Body Language During an Interview
- Practice interviewing using UMD's Big Interview Platform
Resources for Specific Interview Formats/Platforms
- Phone Interviews
- Video Interviews
- AI Interviews
- Lunch Interviews
- HireVue and Other AI Interview Platforms for ECON students
Using ChatGPT and Google to Help Prepare for Interviews
ChatGPT and other AI programs can be a useful and versatile tool when preparing for interviews, from industry research to mock interviews. Below, find strategies and examples specifically for ECON students.
- Get a list of common interview questions for a specific job and company. See this example for a financial analyst position for JP Morgan Chase.
- Use ChatGPT to do a mock interview and get feedback. Try using a voice-to-text program (or "Dictate" in Word) so that you practice speaking your answer. See an example here.
- Ask for sample responses to common interview questions based on your situation. See an example here.
- Get a better understanding of the types of skills the employer is looking for so that you can emphasize the skills you have during your interview. See this example for an entry-level economist position at the Department of Labor.
- Ask Google for example interview questions. Glassdoor is a common result and is a great website that supplies people's real experiences in an interview and what types of questions they were asked for various positions.
Interview Resources from Top ECON Employers
Did you know that many employers TELL you how to prepare for an outstanding interview? Check out their websites in their "Careers" section to see if your potential employer has interviewing advice. Not only will the examples below help you prepare for that specific organization, but some of them offer stellar advice that is applicable to their entire industry.
- Bain & Company
- McKinsey & Company
- Boston Consulting Group
- JPMorgan
- Deloitte
- Cornerstone Research
- Capital One
- Federal Government Pathways
- World Bank
Data Science Technical Interviews
Data science skills are increasingly in demand in the job market. As an Economics major, you may be interested in interviewing for a position requiring data science skills. To make sure you’re well-prepared for these interviews, review the following resources on technical data science interviews:
